Goes By: Think Swiss
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Supports summer research or summer coursework in Switzerland for undergraduate or graduate students in all fields.
Please note: Students applying for the Think Swiss must also complete the study abroad application process with the Education Abroad Office. See more information about the study abroad application process and their deadlines at the Education Abroad website.
Current graduate students applying must also submit information to the Education Abroad Office at least 30 days prior to departure. See their website for more information.
Approximately $5,000.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctoral |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: July 25, 2025
Summer research internship for undergraduates in the STEM fields with doctoral students at top German universities. No German required for most placements. €992 a month for an 10-12 week internship, health insurance, €160 for travel within Germany. International travel subsidy. Assistance in finding affordable housing for the duration of the internship.
Provides a grant for short-term (one to two month) research in Germany. Research support ranging in value from $2,000 to $3,000 is available to individual scholarship recipients.
Short or long-term research grant for PhD students or post docs to conduct research in Germany. Accepted applicants are provided a monthly stipend of 1400 Euro, health insurance, and travel stipend. For grants longer than 6 months, a research allowance of 460 Euros is also given. Additional funding for German language study is also available.