# Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** ~CHF 105,000/year salary + up to CHF 24,000 project funds (2-year grant)
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/m1NtWp4nTELQixlu/funding/horizon-europe-swiss-postdoctoral-fellowships
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers of any nationality hosted at Swiss institutions. Mobility rule: applicant must not have resided or worked in Switzerland >12 months in the 36 months prior to deadline. Requires PhD; 100% FTE (min 80% for clinical/care duties). Covers salary, social security, and project costs. Double funding with MSCA or other grants for the same project is excluded.

## Summary

The Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships (SNSF) fund researchers of any nationality to work at Swiss institutions for up to two years, with a salary of approximately CHF 105,000 per year plus up to CHF 24,000 for project costs. Open to researchers holding a PhD with no prior experience requirement, the fellowship supports independent postdoctoral work subject to a cross-border mobility rule. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD (any nationality)
- Applicants not based in Switzerland or with <12 months Swiss residence in the prior 3 years
- Researchers able to commit 80-100% FTE to the fellowship
- All research disciplines eligible

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify current round on SNSF website)
- Up to two-year fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- The mobility rule is a gate: you cannot have lived or worked in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline.
- Dual funding with MSCA or other grants covering the same project is prohibited, declare all concurrent applications clearly.
- Clinical and care researchers may propose 80% FTE; bench researchers are typically expected to commit 100% FTE.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship pay?

Approximately CHF 105,000 per year salary plus up to CHF 24,000 in project funds over the two-year term, covering social security contributions.

### How long is a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Up to two years of funding.

### Can I apply for a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship if I am not Swiss?

Yes, the fellowship is open to researchers of any nationality hosted at a Swiss institution, subject to the mobility rule.

### What is the mobility rule for this fellowship?

You must not have resided or worked in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline.

### Can I hold a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship alongside another grant?

No, double funding with MSCA or other grants for the same project is not permitted; you must declare any concurrent applications.

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