Other funding
Bourses pour l'institut universitaire européen de Florence
The European University Institute (EUI) is a unique international centre for doctorate and post-doctorate studies and research, situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence. Since its founding in 1972 by the six original members of the then European Communities, the EUI has earned a reputation as a leading international academic institution with a European focus. The four departments – Economics, History and Civilization, Law, and Political and Social Sciences – host scholars from more than 60 countries, studying for the Institution’s doctorate or the one-year master in law.
The institute mainly welcomes young researchers from Europe for four-year doctoral studies. Its aim is to offer advanced university training to young people wishing to obtain a doctorate or post-doctorate and to encourage research in areas of particular interest for the development of Europe.
Swissuniversities occasionally receives information about various other funding opportunities from higher education institutions, research institutions or foundations abroad. Foreign higher education institutions often offer own scholarships for international students which are not announced worldwide. We therefore recommend advanced students, especially researchers, to contact the host university directly regarding financial aid.
Postgraduate students with an interesting research project proposal can often apply for financial support from foundations and other funds. It is advisable to search for foundations which support your particular field of research.
The bourse d'études Lucien Fischer
is intended for doctoral students in the final year of their thesis. The scholarship consists of a one-off contribution over 12 months. The scholarship will be awarded for the last time in 2024. Applications are open between 15 February and 15 March 2024.
Eligibility requirements
- be registered at the University of Geneva ;
- have been enrolled in a doctoral thesis for no more than 8 semesters;
- be in a position to complete/deposit their thesis within the current year (a letter from the thesis director attesting that the doctoral student is in a position to complete their thesis within one year is compulsory).
- be in an economically precarious situation (have an income insufficient for decent living conditions).
List of documents to be submitted for the Lucien Fischer Scholarship
- Application form
- CV
- Covering letter (1 page maximum)
- Description of scientific project (2 pages maximum)
- Income (with supporting documents)
- Detailed budget
- Copy of passport or residence permit
- Copy of your certificate of registration as a doctoral student at the UNIGE
- Copy of last salary slip, if applicable
- Attestation, if applicable, of any financial contribution received from other institutions in the context of the thesis
- Letter of support from the thesis director (stating that you are able to complete your thesis within one year)
- A second letter of recommendation may be attached (optional)
All documents must be assembled in a single pdf document and sent to the following address: . Please assemble the documents in the order listed above.