# Ambizione Call 2026

**Funder:** SNSF
**Deadline:** 3 November 2026 (17:00 Swiss local time. Call opens 3 August 2026.)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/N18L3oGWomTSSGkF/funding/careers/ambizione
**Last verified:** 7 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Career development grant for early-career researchers seeking to plan, carry out and lead an independent research project at a Swiss research institution. Requires full-time employment (min. 0.8 FTE for family care reasons). Note: Ambizione will be replaced by a new scheme launching in 2028; this is among the final calls.

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