Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student Visiting Scholarship 2026, USA

Opportunities once again abound at the heart of American academia, as the Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program welcomes applications for the 2026–2027 cycle. This esteemed program invites Swiss scholars, researchers, and graduate students to pursue an enriching academic experience in the United States, as part of the prestigious Fulbright Program the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange initiative.

Details Of Scholarships:

• Partial Funding
• USA Universities
• Masters, PhD, Post Doctorate
• All Subjects
• International Students
• USA
• 08/05/2025

Application Cutoff: 5 August 2025

A Legacy of Cross-Continental Cognition

For over seventy years, the Fulbright Program has played a pivotal role in shaping the global academic and intellectual sphere, promoting cross-cultural understanding and scholarly collaboration between the United States and nations worldwide. With a prestigious network of over 360,000 alumni, including Nobel laureates, heads of state, and pioneers in education, politics, and innovation, the program remains a benchmark… international exchange and academic distinction.

In Switzerland, the program thrives as a bilateral partnership co–funded and jointly administered by both nations dedicated to deepening academic cooperation and cultural exchange between the United States and Switzerland.

Academic Tiers and Scope

The Fulbright-Swiss Program 2026 welcomes applicants seeking academic opportunities in the following areas of study:

• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Studies
• Postdoctoral Research
• Academic Lecturing

This fellowship embraces all academic disciplines, granting scholars the flexibility to pursue their interests across the rich and varied academic landscape of universities throughout the United States.

Grant Perquisites: A Gilded Scholarly Passage

For Graduate Students (Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student Track)

• Duration of Grant: 4 to 10 months
• Financial Support: Up to $20,000 for one academic year
• Eligible Expenses: Tuition costs, educational resources, and partial living expenses

This pathway is crafted for Swiss graduates aspiring to deepen their academic expertise at leading U.S. institutions, while actively engaging in a vibrant and globally interconnected scholarly community.

For Academic Professionals (Fulbright Visiting Scholar Route)

• Purpose:
• Independent postdoctoral research
• Teaching assignments at U.S. universities
• Integrated academic and research activities
• Grant Duration: 10 months of full immersion in the academic environment of US institutions

This segment provides Swiss scholars with a unique opportunity to enrich their teaching experience, strengthen their research focus, and build enduring academic collaborations at U.S. institutions.

Who Can Take the Leap?

Eligible Nationality: Swiss Passport Holders Exclusively

Eligibility Overview

Foreign Student Segment:

• Swiss citizens who wish to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree. program in the United States
• Individuals pursuing non-degree academic study or engaged in doctoral-level research projects

Visiting Scholar Segment:

• Postdoctoral researchers
• University instructors and lecturers
• Academic professionals affiliated with Swiss institutions of higher learning