Head Start Swiss
Giving the careers of Australian scholars, early-career researchers and young professionals a head start to study or work in Switzerland.
Explore our programmes to study or work in Switzerland
Explore our range of programmes offering Australian early-career researchers and young professionals the chance to study or work in Switzerland.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Promoting international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
Opening doors for students from Australia and other countries to the world of Swiss academia.

Young Professionals Programme
Enabling young professionals to acquire further professional and linguistic skills in Switzerland.

Mertz Fellowship
A programme targeting early-career researchers from the polar and high-altitude science communities in Switzerland and Australia.
Hear what our scholars have to say about their study and work experience in Switzerland
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