SNSF

Flexibility Grant

Up to CHF 30,000/year; childcare up to CHF 1,000/child/monthSame as the main grant

Rolling deadline — applications accepted all year round

Last verified: 14 June 2026

Details

Funder	SNSF
Budget	Up to CHF 30,000/year; childcare up to CHF 1,000/child/month
Duration	Same as the main grant
Consortium	No
Application	Single stage — submitted via mySNF platform
Frequency	Continuous
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	CH

Eligibility & scope

For doctoral students and postdocs employed on SNSF-funded projects who need childcare support. Covers external childcare costs and/or a support person's salary to allow reduced work quota. Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return grant, and Doc.CH holders also eligible. Postdocs must work ≥80%; doctoral students may apply regardless of work-time percentage. Host institution must be in Switzerland.