# Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/DGCP4SuM4eU2O1bz/funding/careers/eccellenza
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers up to 8 years post-PhD (12 years for clinicians) who have never held a professorship. Applicants must have ≥2 years' research activity at a Swiss HEI, or be Swiss nationals/hold a Swiss degree. Targets researchers seeking their first independent professorial position in Switzerland. Proposals must not be submitted in parallel with an ongoing SNSF project under evaluation.

## Summary

The SNSF Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship funds researchers up to 8 years post-PhD (12 years for clinicians) seeking their first independent professorial position in Switzerland, with support for a four-year research project. Applicants must have at least two years of active research at a Swiss higher education institution, or be Swiss nationals or hold a Swiss degree. This call is designed to bridge the gap between postdoctoral research and independent professorship.

## Who should apply

- Researchers within 8 years of PhD (12 years for clinicians)
- Applicants with ≥2 years' research activity at a Swiss higher education institution, or Swiss nationals/degree holders
- Researchers seeking their first independent professorial position
- Those not concurrently under evaluation for another SNSF grant

## Key dates

- No current deadline listed; check SNSF portal for next submission deadline
- Four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- You cannot apply simultaneously with an ongoing SNSF project under evaluation, ensure all prior applications are decided before submitting.
- The Swiss residency/degree requirement is strict; verify your eligibility on the SNSF portal before investing application time.
- Position this as your first independent group; highlight separation from your postdoctoral supervisor's research direction.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many years post-PhD am I eligible for the SNSF Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship?

Up to 8 years post-PhD; clinicians may apply up to 12 years post-PhD.

### Do I need to be based in Switzerland to apply for Eccellenza Professorial?

You must have ≥2 years' research activity at a Swiss higher education institution, or be a Swiss national or hold a Swiss degree.

### Can I apply for Eccellenza Professorial if I already hold another SNSF grant under evaluation?

No, you cannot submit a proposal in parallel with an ongoing SNSF project under evaluation.

### How long is the SNSF Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship?

The supported research project runs for four years.

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