SNSF
Flexibility Grant
Rolling deadline — submissions accepted all year round
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The SNSF Flexibility Grant provides up to CHF 30,000 per year for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers on SNSF-funded projects who need childcare support to sustain their research careers. The grant covers external childcare costs and/or a support person's salary enabling reduced work hours, and is open to postdocs working ≥80%, Ambizione/PRIMA/Postdoc.Mobility return/Doc.CH grantees based at Swiss institutions. Applications are accepted year-round with single-stage review through the mySNF platform.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | Up to CHF 30,000/year |
| Duration | Up to 24 months (extendable to end of project) |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Supplementary measure for doctoral students and postdocs employed on SNSF-funded projects who need flexibility due to childcare responsibilities. Covers external childcare costs and/or salary of a support person to allow work-quota reduction. Postdocs must work ≥80%; Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return grant, and Doc.CH holders also eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Doctoral students on active SNSF-funded projects
- •Postdoctoral researchers (≥80% employment) on SNSF projects
- •Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return, and Doc.CH grantees
- •Researchers based at Swiss research institutions
- •Applicants needing external childcare or reduced work-hour support
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted year-round via mySNF
- •Single-stage application and review
- •Up to 24 months funding duration, extendable
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Timing is flexible, apply whenever childcare need arises; no fixed deadline window to miss.
- ✓Clearly document the specific childcare costs or support-person salary; invoices and contracts strengthen the request.
- ✓If you hold an SNSF Ambizione, PRIMA, or mobility-return grant, mention it explicitly, it simplifies eligibility verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the SNSF Flexibility Grant pay?
Up to CHF 30,000 per year to cover childcare costs and/or a support person's salary.
Can I apply for the SNSF Flexibility Grant as a postdoc?
Yes, if you work at ≥80% on an SNSF-funded project, or hold an Ambizione, PRIMA, Postdoc.Mobility return, or Doc.CH grant at a Swiss institution.
When is the deadline for the SNSF Flexibility Grant?
There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis.
How long can I receive SNSF Flexibility Grant funding?
Up to 24 months, with the possibility of extension if the childcare need continues.
Do I need to be on a Swiss research team to apply for the SNSF Flexibility Grant?
Yes, you must be based at a Swiss research institution to be eligible.
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