Scholarship Description
Host Institution
university of Zurich
Host Country
Switzerland
Application Deadline
15th January 2022 for entry in September 2022
Eligible Nationalities
All countries. That is, the University of Zurich PhD Scholarships is available to all students from all parts of the world.
Scholarship Type
PhD
Eligibility for University of Zurich PhD Scholarships
Scholarships are open to graduates from around the world, they are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit, and continuing support will be subject to the satisfactory completion of coursework.
While preference may be given to students whose research plans include areas of interest of the UBS International Center of Economics in Society, applications from all areas are welcomed.
Admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics is a pre-condition for being considered for a UBS Center Scholarship.
The UBS Center Scholarships are full scholarships, covering living expenses and all fees. Scholarship holders are free to choose their supervisor and have no mandatory duties beyond the completion of the coursework and their doctorate. We do however encourage students to contribute to departmental teaching because it is in their own interest to acquire good teaching skills.
Number of Awards
3
Worth of Scholarship
The UBS Center Scholarships cover living expenses(Approximately. CHF 42,500 p.a) plus all tuition fees.
Duration of Scholarship
Scholarships are offered to award holders for a period of four years, subject to the satisfactory completion of coursework.
How to Apply for University of Zurich PhD Scholarships
Applicants need to apply for admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics where they indicate that they are applying for a UBS Center Scholarship.
