The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships program offers fully-funded research stints in Swiss laboratories for students from India, Singapore, and Australia.
The duration of the scholarship is for a minimum of two months and up to three months, allowing scholars to experience the Swiss research ecosystem firsthand.
Who Can Apply:
- Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited university or research institute in India, Australia, or Singapore.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program or have completed their second year of undergraduate studies by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins.
- Applicants must have written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university or research institute accepting them for a research stay in their group/lab.
- Doctoral and postdoctoral candidates are not eligible to apply.
Specialization:
- Indian applicants are encouraged to apply with an interest in Antimicrobial Research (AMR), One Health, biodiversity, or climate change and action. However, the University of Lausanne is not part of this program for Indian students.
- Australian and Singaporean applicants can apply without specific subject requirements.
How to Apply:
- Applicants need to identify a host professor at a Swiss university and clarify the scope of the research project before submitting their applications.
- They should reach out to prospective supervising professors in their desired field, providing details about their interest, skills, past experiences, and how they plan to contribute to the research.
- Applicants are responsible for finding a host professor and clarifying the research project scope before applying for the scholarship.
Additional Resources:
- Applicants can refer to FAQs for further clarification.
- They can also watch a video for an overview of Swiss universities and research institutions.
Contact Information:
- For more information or queries, applicants can contact the program through the provided contact details.
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