SNSF
Spark
Relevant submission deadlines will be communicated in due course; results expected in October
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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | Up to CHF 100,000 |
| Duration | Up to 12 months (exceptionally up to 2 years) |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers who have completed a doctorate (or equivalent research/clinical experience). Projects must be original, unconventional, and unsuitable for other funding schemes. Host institution must be eligible under Swiss RIPA Articles 4 and 5; research may be conducted abroad. No overhead contributions; maximum budget CHF 100,000 including salary and social costs.
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