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PhD Scholarships in Switzerland

Swiss doctoral salaries are among Europe's highest, with ETH-domain institutes, Agroscope, and university graduate schools offering structured PhD employment. This directory lists 7 institute-level PhD scholarships in Switzerland, including 7 with a published monthly stipend. Typical disclosed funding is around €4,500/month among programmes on this page. Use the filters below to narrow by research field, stipend band, or institution type.

7 programmes · typical stipend 4500 €/month

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Narrow institute PhD scholarships by name, country, field of study, stipend affordability band, institution type, and minimum monthly stipend. Choose a country or field and press Apply filters to open the matching catalog page. On the homepage, all other filters search the full institute catalog (paginated results).

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  2. UNIL
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Lausanne

    Data & digital agriculture

    Switzerland

    Biology, Earth Science, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    4,600 €/month

    The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Switzerland. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, UNIL welcomes applicants from all…
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  4. UNIBE
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bern

    Plants & crops

    Switzerland

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    4,500 €/month

    The University of Bern offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Switzerland. As a leading research university, it provides doctoral programs across various disciplines, with…
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  5. UZH
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Zurich

    Plants & crops

    Switzerland

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    4,500 €/month

    The University of Zurich (UZH) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions for international students pursuing doctoral studies in various scientific fields. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, UZH welcomes applicants from all countries,…
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  6. ETH
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    PhD Scholarships at ETH Zurich

    Plants & crops

    Switzerland

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

    4,333 €/month

    ETH Zurich offers outstanding opportunities for PhD scholarships, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in fields related to agriculture and environmental sciences. As a leading global university, ETH Zurich provides fully funded PhD positions that…
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  7. Agroscope
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    PhD Scholarships at Agroscope: International Opportunities in Agricultural Research

    Plants & crops

    Switzerland

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

    3,800 €/month

    Agroscope, Switzerland's leading research institute for agriculture, offers PhD scholarships and positions that attract international students passionate about advancing agricultural sciences. These opportunities are designed for global accessibility, allowing foreign applicants to contribute…
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PhD funding landscape in Switzerland

Swiss doctoral salaries are among Europe's highest, with ETH-domain institutes, Agroscope, and university graduate schools offering structured PhD employment.

Stipend snapshot

Median published stipend: €4,500/month among programmes with grant data.

Frequently asked questions

Are PhD scholarships in Switzerland paid?

Many institute listings on this page include a monthly stipend or grant. 7 of 7 programmes publish funding amounts you can compare before applying.

Which research fields are covered for PhD funding in Switzerland?

Programmes span agricultural sciences, plant and food research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and related disciplines. Use the field filter to focus on your topic.

What is a typical PhD stipend in Switzerland?

Among institute scholarships with disclosed funding on this page, the median monthly stipend is about €4,500. See our affordability pages to compare net pay with living costs.