SNSF
Ambizione Call 2026
17:00 CET; Call opens 3 August 2026
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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: written evaluation (phase 1) → interview (phase 2) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-08 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
For early-career researchers (within 4 years post-PhD, or 9 years post-medical exam with ≥3 years clinical work) wishing to conduct an independent project at a Swiss higher education institution. Applicants must have Swiss nationality, a Swiss degree, or ≥12 months research experience in Switzerland. Covers grantee salary and project funds. This is the final Ambizione call before the scheme is replaced by a new postdoctoral funding scheme in 2028.
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