Funded PhD/ECR visits to University of Fribourg, Switzerland (30 June)
The University of Fribourg offers scholarships to PhD students and Early Career Researchers, who wish to complete a 3-5 month research stay. PhD students receive CHF 1900 (£1,723) per month, for up to 5 months. Postdoctoral researchers receive CHF 2700 (£2,450) per month, for up to 3 months.
The application deadline is 30 June, for research stays starting from 1 February 2026.
Founded in 1889, Fribourg is Switzerland’s only bilingual university, offering a full curriculum in both French and German. It is similar in size to St Andrews, and located in a beautiful medieval town. It is known for its scientitic research strengths, and world-leading Biblical and Ancient Egyptian collections.
St Andrews has a postgraduate exchange with Fribourg. Please email the Global Office if selected.