The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an excellence fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.
Application Deadline: 15th March 2023
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Masters
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Award: Up to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties)
Duration of Award: one year. The scholarship can be extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
Eligibility:
- Application for a University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and that have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.
- Applicants must be proficient in English Language.
How to Apply: The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:
- A scan of your national identity card or passport.
- A scan of your UNIGE card or if you are not yet a UNIGE student, the mail of the central administration named “Votre candidature à l’UNIGE” (proof you have started the matriculation process) is requested.
The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
- A scan of your national identity card or passport.
- The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
- A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
- If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent directly to [email protected]) attesting your aptitude to this program.
- Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language tests.
The application is made online. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form
Source: www.unige.ch
