# SNSF Ambizione 2026

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Salary + project funds, up to 4 years at a Swiss host institution
**Deadline:** 3 November 2026 (Call opens 3 Aug 2026, closes 3 Nov 2026 17:00 CET. Final Ambizione call (scheme retiring).)
**Duration:** Up to 4 years
**Consortium:** No — individual grant at a Swiss host institution
**Application:** Single-stage (mySNF)
**Frequency:** Final call (scheme retiring; replacement scheme from 2028)
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/N18L3oGWomTSSGkF/funding/careers/ambizione
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

SNSF Ambizione lets early-career researchers run an independent project at a Swiss host institution (salary + project funds, up to 4 years). Requires a Swiss link (Swiss nationality/degree or 12+ months research in Switzerland).

## Summary

SNSF Ambizione funds early-career researchers to launch independent projects at Swiss host institutions, with €300,000-€1,000,000 covering salary and project costs over up to four years. The scheme requires Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of prior research in Switzerland. This is the final Ambizione call; the scheme retires after 2026, with a replacement programme launching in 2028.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers ready to lead an independent research group
- Applicants with Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or 12+ months research experience in Switzerland
- Researchers hosted at a recognised Swiss academic institution
- Projects spanning all SNSF-eligible disciplines

## Key dates

- Call opens 3 August 2026; deadline 3 November 2026 at 17:00 CET
- Single-stage application via mySNF
- Up to four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- This is the final Ambizione call, no further rounds after 2026, so plan accordingly if you are considering this scheme.
- The Swiss link requirement is strict: ensure your nationality, degree transcript, or dated employment letters clearly document the 12+ months in Switzerland.
- Salary and project costs are bundled into one budget line; cost-share models with host institutions vary widely, so clarify expectations early with your institution.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does SNSF Ambizione fund?

Between €300,000 and €1,000,000 over up to four years, covering both salary and project costs.

### Who is eligible for SNSF Ambizione?

Early-career researchers with Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of prior research experience in Switzerland, hosted at a Swiss institution.

### Is this the last SNSF Ambizione call?

Yes; the 2026 call is the final round for Ambizione. SNSF will launch a replacement scheme in 2028.

### Can I apply to SNSF Ambizione from abroad?

No, you must be based at a Swiss host institution, though you can be an international researcher if you meet the Swiss link requirement.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-ambizione-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.