Excellence Master Fellowships (Faculty of Science) at University of Geneva 2025

The Excellence Master Fellowship aims to support academically exceptional students who are pursuing Master’s degrees at the Faculty of Science.

Eligibility for Excellence Master Fellowships:

Applicants Must:

• Be outstanding and highly motivated students.
• Meet the admission criteria of the chosen Master’s program at the University of Geneva.
• Submit a complete application in the specified format.

The fellowship is available for Master’s students in the following fields:

• Physics
• Biology
• Astronomy
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Earth Sciences and the Environment

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application along with the following documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).
• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• Two reference letters from professors attesting to your academic aptitude.
• A transcript of exams passed during your bachelor’s education, with all grades listed.
• A motivation letter explaining your scientific interests and why you want to pursue a Master of Science at the University of Geneva.
• Any other pertinent information, such as GRE scores, TOEFL, or other language proficiency test results.

Value of the Excellence Master Fellowships:

• The fellowship provides a grant amounting to CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year.
• It is awarded for one year and can be extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (3 or 4 semesters), provided the applicant is academically successful after the first semester.