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Ambizione
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The SNSF Ambizione grant funds early-career researchers taking their first steps toward scientific independence, supporting up to four years of research at a Swiss institution. It targets researchers seeking to establish their own research direction and lead independently planned projects, across all disciplines. Ambizione runs annually with a single-stage review.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Duration | Maximum 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Grant for researchers taking their first step towards scientific independence, enabling them to carry out, manage and lead an independently planned research project at a Swiss institution. Targets early-career researchers seeking to establish their own research direction.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers stepping toward scientific independence
- •Applicants based at or moving to a Swiss research institution
- •Researchers seeking to establish their own research direction
- •Researchers from all disciplines across science and engineering
Key Dates
- •Deadline 3 November 2026, 17:00 CET
- •Single-stage review process
- •Maximum four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Position your project as a clear departure from your prior research context, Ambizione panels assess independence from supervisors or prior collaborators.
- ✓Swiss host institution commitment is mandatory; confirm host support in writing before submission.
- ✓Frame your research as leadership-oriented, not continuation of a postdoctoral line; the grant rewards those ready to set their own agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SNSF Ambizione grant for?
It funds early-career researchers establishing their own research group and direction at a Swiss institution for up to four years. The grant supports researchers taking their first step toward scientific independence.
Who is eligible for Ambizione?
Early-career researchers based at or moving to a Swiss research institution, across all disciplines.
How long can an Ambizione grant run?
Up to a maximum of four years.
When is the Ambizione deadline?
The next deadline is 3 November 2026 at 17:00 CET; the call runs annually.
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