Researchers of any nationality with 7–12 years of experience since PhD completion can apply to establish or strengthen their own research team in Europe. Applications are open in all scientific fields on a bottom-up basis. Grants provide up to €2 million for 5 years (plus up to €1–2 million for additional eligible costs). Projects must be hosted by an institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Evaluation is based solely on scientific excellence. Deadline date: 13 January 2026 – 17:00.

A competition by the SNSF inviting researchers in Switzerland to submit striking scientific images or short video loops that showcase their research. Winning works receive cash prizes and are exhibited publicly.

SNSF

The SNSF Postdoc.Mobility fellowships support researchers who have completed their doctorate and wish to undertake a research stay abroad to strengthen their scientific independence and international network in view of a future academic career in Switzerland. The scheme provides a grant for living costs, a travel allowance and possible contributions to research and conference expenses. A return grant of three to twelve months can be requested to fund the initial research phase upon return to Switzerland.

Applicants must hold a PhD or MD-PhD (or complete it within nine months), apply within three years of the doctoral defence (eight for medical researchers without MD-PhD), and hold Swiss nationality or an equivalent residence status. Foreign nationals must have at least two years of research activity in Switzerland. The standard duration is twenty-four months abroad and up to one year for the return phase. Applications must be submitted via the mySNF platform in line with the official guidelines.