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Postdoc.Mobility
17:00 CET; the final Postdoc.Mobility deadline is 3 August 2027, and a new postdoctoral scheme launches in 2028
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SNSF Postdoc.Mobility funds a 24-month research stay abroad for recently qualified Swiss researchers, followed by a separate return grant supporting reintegration at a Swiss institution (3-12 months with salary and social contributions). The fellowship covers subsistence, travel, and research/conference costs; applicants must have completed a doctorate within 3 years (8 years for MDs) and meet Swiss residency or citizenship criteria.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | CHF, includes subsistence grant, travel flat-rate, possible research/conference contribution, and optional return grant |
| Deadline | 2 February 2027 |
| Duration | 24 months fellowship + 3-12 months return phase |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a research institution abroad |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers to conduct a research stay abroad, aimed at researchers who completed a doctorate in Switzerland or hold Swiss citizenship/permanent residence. This is the final submission round before the scheme is replaced by a new postdoctoral funding scheme in 2028.
Who Should Apply
- •Recently qualified researchers (within 3 years of PhD, 8 years for MDs)
- •Swiss citizens, C-permit holders, Swiss national partners, or Swiss degree holders without prior postdoc abroad
- •Applicants with a confirmed host abroad and a Swiss host institution for return
- •All research disciplines
Key Dates
- •Deadline 2 February 2027, 17:00 CET
- •Single-stage submission; return grant application filed separately during the fellowship
- •24-month fellowship plus 3-12 month return phase
- •Final submission deadline for Postdoc.Mobility is August 2027; new postdoctoral scheme launches in 2028
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Plan both the overseas fellowship and the return-to-Switzerland phase before submission; the two are linked but evaluated separately.
- ✓Ensure your Swiss reintegration host commits early, the return-grant decision depends partly on host institution strength.
- ✓MDs have an 8-year post-doctoral window rather than 3; clarify your timeline at outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the SNSF Postdoc.Mobility fellowship?
The fellowship abroad lasts 24 months, followed by a separate 3-12 month return phase in Switzerland supported by the return grant.
Who is eligible for SNSF Postdoc.Mobility?
Swiss citizens, C-permit holders, Swiss national partners, or Swiss degree holders without prior postdoctoral experience abroad, who completed a doctorate within 3 years (8 years for MDs).
What does SNSF Postdoc.Mobility fund?
The fellowship covers subsistence, travel, and research/conference costs abroad; the return grant covers salary and social contributions for reintegration in Switzerland.
When should I apply for the return grant?
The return-grant application is submitted separately while you are in the fellowship phase; it is not part of the initial submission.
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