SwitzerlandMaster56 days leftPartially FundedEPFL Master Excellence Fellowships
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EPFL offers Master Excellence Fellowships to highly qualified students starting a Master's program. The fellowship provides CHF 10,000 per semester and guarantees student accommodation reservation for external candidates.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsDirect Research Project Funding & Laboratory Costs
Comprehensive funding covering research costs, lab consumables, equipment, and data management.
Research Fellow Stipend & Living Allowance
Generous monthly research fellow stipend to support full-time dedication to the research project.
Scientific Publishing & International Conference Travel Support
Funding allocated for peer-reviewed journal publishing fees and international conference travel.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
6 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Direct Research Project Funding & Laboratory Costs, Research Fellow Stipend & Living Allowance, Scientific Publishing & International Conference Travel Support.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Detailed Research Proposal & Work Plan, Academic Biosketch / Scientific CV, Letters of Reference / Recommendation from Academic Reviewers, Certified Academic Degrees and Official Transcripts, Institutional Letter of Support / Affiliation Proof, Valid International Passport Copy.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.epfl.ch/education/master/master-excellence-fellowships/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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