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SNSF Ambizione 2026
Call opens 3 Aug 2026, closes 3 Nov 2026 17:00 CET. Final Ambizione call (scheme retiring).
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SNSF Ambizione funds early-career researchers to launch independent projects at Swiss host institutions, with €300,000-€1,000,000 covering salary and project costs over up to four years. The scheme requires Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of prior research in Switzerland. This is the final Ambizione call; the scheme retires after 2026, with a replacement programme launching in 2028.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | Salary + project funds, up to 4 years at a Swiss host institution |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | No — individual grant at a Swiss host institution |
| Application | Single-stage (mySNF) |
| Frequency | Final call (scheme retiring; replacement scheme from 2028) |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
SNSF Ambizione lets early-career researchers run an independent project at a Swiss host institution (salary + project funds, up to 4 years). Requires a Swiss link (Swiss nationality/degree or 12+ months research in Switzerland).
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers ready to lead an independent research group
- •Applicants with Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or 12+ months research experience in Switzerland
- •Researchers hosted at a recognised Swiss academic institution
- •Projects spanning all SNSF-eligible disciplines
Key Dates
- •Call opens 3 August 2026; deadline 3 November 2026 at 17:00 CET
- •Single-stage application via mySNF
- •Up to four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is the final Ambizione call, no further rounds after 2026, so plan accordingly if you are considering this scheme.
- ✓The Swiss link requirement is strict: ensure your nationality, degree transcript, or dated employment letters clearly document the 12+ months in Switzerland.
- ✓Salary and project costs are bundled into one budget line; cost-share models with host institutions vary widely, so clarify expectations early with your institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SNSF Ambizione fund?
Between €300,000 and €1,000,000 over up to four years, covering both salary and project costs.
Who is eligible for SNSF Ambizione?
Early-career researchers with Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of prior research experience in Switzerland, hosted at a Swiss institution.
Is this the last SNSF Ambizione call?
Yes; the 2026 call is the final round for Ambizione. SNSF will launch a replacement scheme in 2028.
Can I apply to SNSF Ambizione from abroad?
No, you must be based at a Swiss host institution, though you can be an international researcher if you meet the Swiss link requirement.
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