# Flexibility Grant

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Up to CHF 30,000/year
**Duration:** Up to 24 months (extendable to end of project)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/ovil4ntsX4h2jEiU/funding/supplementary-measures/flexibility-grant
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supplementary measure for doctoral students and postdocs employed on SNSF-funded projects who need flexibility due to childcare responsibilities. Covers external childcare costs and/or salary of a support person to allow work-quota reduction. Postdocs must work ≥80%; Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return grant, and Doc.CH holders also eligible.

## Summary

The SNSF Flexibility Grant provides up to CHF 30,000 per year for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers on SNSF-funded projects who need childcare support to sustain their research careers. The grant covers external childcare costs and/or a support person's salary enabling reduced work hours, and is open to postdocs working ≥80%, Ambizione/PRIMA/Postdoc.Mobility return/Doc.CH grantees based at Swiss institutions. Applications are accepted year-round with single-stage review through the mySNF platform.

## Who should apply

- Doctoral students on active SNSF-funded projects
- Postdoctoral researchers (≥80% employment) on SNSF projects
- Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return, and Doc.CH grantees
- Researchers based at Swiss research institutions
- Applicants needing external childcare or reduced work-hour support

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, applications accepted year-round via mySNF
- Single-stage application and review
- Up to 24 months funding duration, extendable

## Tips for applicants

- Timing is flexible, apply whenever childcare need arises; no fixed deadline window to miss.
- Clearly document the specific childcare costs or support-person salary; invoices and contracts strengthen the request.
- If you hold an SNSF Ambizione, PRIMA, or mobility-return grant, mention it explicitly, it simplifies eligibility verification.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the SNSF Flexibility Grant pay?

Up to CHF 30,000 per year to cover childcare costs and/or a support person's salary.

### Can I apply for the SNSF Flexibility Grant as a postdoc?

Yes, if you work at ≥80% on an SNSF-funded project, or hold an Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return, or Doc.CH grant at a Swiss institution.

### When is the deadline for the SNSF Flexibility Grant?

There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis.

### How long can I receive SNSF Flexibility Grant funding?

Up to 24 months, with the possibility of extension if the childcare need continues.

### Do I need to be on a Swiss research team to apply for the SNSF Flexibility Grant?

Yes, you must be based at a Swiss research institution to be eligible.

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

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