We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2010 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships! For the fourth consecutive year ThinkSwiss will select 15 talented and motivated U.S. students from all fields of study who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for a period of up to three months. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2010. Become a fan of ThinkSwiss on Facebook and you will receive more information about the scholarships, events and Switzerland. |
| Apart from the Research Scholarship, ThinkSwiss also supports U.S. students with travel grants to attend selected Swiss Summer Schools. More details about this program and the selected summer schools for 2010 will be published on the Embassy's website and Facebook in January. |
| The ThinkSwiss program is your opportunity to get involved with Switzerland - a global, knowledge-based country, full of talent, high-tech opportunities, and creativity. Switzerland, a leading country in science, research and technology, is working with its American counterparts to address global challenges. The ThinkSwiss program is under the auspices of the Swiss Confederation (www.thinkswiss.org). |
For application go to: www.thinkswiss.org
| Please circulate this information to all undergraduate and graduate students at your institute who might be interested. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact was.science@eda.admin.ch. |