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SCIEX – Scientific Exchanges between Switzerland and Bulgaria
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The SCIEX, Scientific Exchanges between Switzerland and Bulgaria scheme funds research secondments for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers based at Bulgarian institutes to spend time at non-commercial research institutions in Switzerland. The programme aims to deepen scientific skills and strengthen research collaborations between the two countries. The call is rolling with no fixed deadline, allowing researchers to apply continuously throughout the year.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | BG |
Eligibility & scope
For PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a Bulgarian institute seeking a research secondment at a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland. Aims to deepen scientific skills and foster research collaborations between Switzerland and Bulgaria. Host institution must be a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD students and postdoctoral researchers based at Bulgarian research institutions
- •Applicants seeking a research secondment at a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland
- •Researchers aiming to develop scientific skills through cross-border collaboration
- •Early-career researchers building international research networks
Key Dates
- •Rolling call with no fixed deadline, apply at any time
- •Continuous availability throughout the year
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure a named collaborator or supervisor at your chosen Swiss host institution before submitting; the strength of the hosting arrangement is central to success.
- ✓Articulate a concrete learning objective and planned output (publication, methodological gain, or network); vague secondment proposals underperform.
- ✓Check that your Swiss host meets the non-commercial institute criterion, university departments and publicly funded research centres qualify; private companies and contract-research firms do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for SCIEX Scientific Exchanges between Switzerland and Bulgaria?
PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a Bulgarian research institute, seeking a secondment at a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland.
Is SCIEX a rolling call?
Yes, SCIEX operates a continuous rolling call with no fixed deadline, allowing researchers to apply at any time throughout the year.
Where can SCIEX secondments take place?
Secondments must be hosted at a non-commercial research institute in Switzerland; commercial research organisations are not eligible hosts.
What is the goal of a SCIEX secondment?
The programme aims to deepen scientific skills and foster research collaborations between Bulgarian and Swiss researchers through cross-border exchange.
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