# Postdoc.Mobility

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Subsistence grant + travel flat-rate + possible research/conference contribution; return grant includes salary and social security
**Deadline:** 2 February 2027 (17:00 CET; Final submission deadline 3 August 2027, 17:00 CEST)
**Duration:** 24 months (fellowship) plus 3-12 months (return phase)
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a research institution abroad
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/XIZpfY3iVS5KRRoD/funding/careers/postdoc-mobility
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers to conduct a research stay abroad, aimed at Swiss nationals/permanent residents or those who completed doctoral studies at a Swiss institution. This scheme is being phased out; final deadline is August 2027 before a new scheme launches in 2028.

## Summary

SNSF Postdoc.Mobility funds a 24-month research stay abroad for recently qualified Swiss researchers, followed by a separate return grant supporting reintegration at a Swiss institution (3-12 months with salary and social contributions). The fellowship covers subsistence, travel, and research/conference costs; applicants must have completed a doctorate within 3 years (8 years for MDs) and meet Swiss residency or citizenship criteria.

## Who should apply

- Recently qualified researchers (within 3 years of PhD, 8 years for MDs)
- Swiss citizens, C-permit holders, Swiss national partners, or Swiss degree holders without prior postdoc abroad
- Applicants with a confirmed host abroad and a Swiss host institution for return
- All research disciplines

## Key dates

- Deadline 2 February 2027, 17:00 CET
- Single-stage submission; return grant application filed separately during the fellowship
- 24-month fellowship plus 3-12 month return phase
- Final submission deadline for Postdoc.Mobility is August 2027; new postdoctoral scheme launches in 2028

## Tips for applicants

- Plan both the overseas fellowship and the return-to-Switzerland phase before submission; the two are linked but evaluated separately.
- Ensure your Swiss reintegration host commits early, the return-grant decision depends partly on host institution strength.
- MDs have an 8-year post-doctoral window rather than 3; clarify your timeline at outset.

## Frequently asked questions

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

The fellowship abroad lasts 24 months, followed by a separate 3-12 month return phase in Switzerland supported by the return grant.

### Who is eligible for SNSF Postdoc.Mobility?

Swiss citizens, C-permit holders, Swiss national partners, or Swiss degree holders without prior postdoctoral experience abroad, who completed a doctorate within 3 years (8 years for MDs).

### What does SNSF Postdoc.Mobility fund?

The fellowship covers subsistence, travel, and research/conference costs abroad; the return grant covers salary and social contributions for reintegration in Switzerland.

### When should I apply for the return grant?

The return-grant application is submitted separately while you are in the fellowship phase; it is not part of the initial submission.

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