About the opportunity
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is the primary institution mandated by the Swiss Confederation to promote scientific research. It supports thousands of research projects and teams across chemistry, medicine, sociology, and all other academic disciplines. The SNSF invests in researchers and their innovative ideas, fosters international cooperation, supports early-career researchers, and champions equal opportunities, open access, and open science to shape the future of the Swiss research landscape.
Salary and benefits
- Financial grants and funding contributions for scientific research projects
- Support for early-career researchers through targeted career funding offers
- Grants and measures promoting international cooperation and cross-border mobility
- Funding and coaching instruments supporting equal opportunities and gender equality
Who can apply?
- Researchers affiliated with Swiss higher education institutions and eligible research bodies
- Early-career researchers pursuing academic progression in various fields
- Project collaborators meeting specific funding guidelines and scheme criteria
Required documents
- Research project proposals and related application documents as specified per active call
- Curriculum vitae and publication lists according to SNSF guidelines
When to apply
- Open calls and deadlines vary depending on the specific funding scheme; check the current open calls page for exact dates.
How to apply
- Visit the SNSF portal and navigate to the open calls or funding information sections
- Review specific guidelines for the chosen funding instrument
- Submit applications electronically through the official SNSF portal
Additional information
- The SNSF provides a comprehensive data portal offering transparency, comprehensive information on research projects, key figures, and data stories.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal funding body for academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and doctoral candidates based in Switzerland or collaborating with Swiss institutions.
- Particularly suitable for researchers seeking robust financial support across the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine, and engineering.
- Provides excellent avenues for investigators looking to integrate international collaboration or advance early-career milestones.
What should you think carefully about?
- Funding schemes have highly specific eligibility criteria, rigorous peer-review processes, and strict institutional affiliation requirements.
- Deadlines and application requirements vary widely across different funding instruments, requiring careful pre-planning.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This portal serves as the gateway for securing prominent research funding in Switzerland, making it essential for academic professionals aiming to build long-term research programs, secure project financing, or advance scientific careers.
Our take
Researchers and academic teams operating within the Swiss higher education system should actively explore SNSF funding lines, while applicants lacking eligible institutional affiliations will find these specific programmes less suitable.
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