# Postdoc.Mobility

**Funder:** SNSF
**Deadline:** 4 August 2026 (17:00 CEST)
**Duration:** Generally 24 months, minimum 12 months
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/XIZpfY3iVS5KRRoD/funding/careers/postdoc-mobility
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fellowship for researchers who have recently completed their doctorate, enabling them to spend time doing research abroad. Applicants must be based in Switzerland. Supports deepening knowledge, widening networks, and strengthening academic profiles through a research stay in another country.

## Summary

The SNSF Postdoc.Mobility programme funds early-career researchers who have recently completed their PhD to spend 12-24 months conducting research abroad, strengthening their academic profile and research networks. Applicants must be based in Switzerland and propose a research stay in another country. SNSF runs this call annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who have recently completed a doctorate (PhD)
- Scientists based at a Swiss research institution
- Applicants with a clearly defined host laboratory and supervisor abroad
- Projects emphasising skill-building, network development, and academic independence

## Key dates

- Deadline 4 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST
- Single-stage application
- 12-24 month fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the research stay as a distinct next step in your career, not a continuation of your PhD work; SNSF panels prioritise independence and novelty.
- Name a host supervisor and institution early and ensure they commit to hosting; this strengthens both scientific fit and feasibility.
- Emphasise concrete skill gaps or methodologies you will acquire abroad; SNSF values explicit professional development outcomes.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is an SNSF Postdoc.Mobility fellowship?

Between 12 and 24 months, depending on your research plan and funder approval.

### Who can apply for SNSF Postdoc.Mobility?

Researchers based in Switzerland who have recently completed their doctorate and propose a research stay in another country.

### When is the next SNSF Postdoc.Mobility deadline?

The next deadline is 4 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST; SNSF runs this call annually.

### Does SNSF Postdoc.Mobility require a consortium?

No, this is a single-investigator mobility fellowship; you apply individually with a named host supervisor abroad.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-postdoc-mobility-2026-08) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.