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Postdoc.Mobility fellowships are aimed at researchers who have done a doctorate and who wish to conduct a research stay abroad. The objective of a research stay abroad is to enable them to acquire more in-depth knowledge, to extend their scientific network and independence and to enhance their research profile, in view of a future scientific or academic career in Switzerland.
The fellowships include a grant for subsistence costs, a flat-rate for travel expenses and a possible contribution to research and conference costs. In addition, fellowship holders can apply for a return grant to finance their initial period of research after returning to Switzerland. The return grant includes a salary and social security contributions.
The fellowships include a grant for subsistence costs, a flat-rate for travel expenses and a possible contribution to research and conference costs. In addition, fellowship holders can apply for a return grant to finance their initial period of research after returning to Switzerland. The return grant includes a salary and social security contributions.
End Date05 Aug 2025 Funding AmountVaries Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Funding ProviderSwiss National Science Foundation SNSF
Research Grant
Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF
The fellowships include a grant for subsistence costs, a flat-rate for travel expenses and a possible contribution to research and conference costs. In addition, fellowship holders can apply for a return grant to finance their initial period of research after returning to Switzerland. The return grant includes a salary and social security contributions.
The main participation requirements are listed below. Please consult the Postdoc.Mobility Regulations and the guidelines to determine your formal eligibility.
The precise periods are calculated on the basis of the relevant submission deadline.
• A completed doctorate (PhD, MD-PhD) or completed medical studies in human, dental, veterinary, social or preventive medicine with a doctorate (MD), or completion of the doctorate within the next 9 months.
• Submission up to 3 years after the doctoral exam (PhD, MD-PhD); the date of the examination, respectively the defence of the doctoral thesis is the relevant date.
• Medical researchers without MD-PhD: submission up to 8 years after the state examination and at least 3 years of clinical activity after the state examination.
• Swiss nationality, holder of Swiss permanent residence, residence or cross-border commuter permit, married to a Swiss national or co-habiting with a Swiss national in a registered partnership. The permit should either be valid at the submission deadline (1 February or 2 August) or should have expired no more than 6 months before the submission deadline.
• At least 2 years of activity at a Swiss research institution (for foreign nationals).
