SNSF
Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships
2024 call referenced; no current open deadline stated on page
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The Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships (SNSF) fund researchers of any nationality to work at Swiss institutions for up to two years, with a salary of approximately CHF 105,000 per year plus up to CHF 24,000 for project costs. Open to researchers holding a PhD with no prior experience requirement, the fellowship supports independent postdoctoral work subject to a cross-border mobility rule. The call runs annually.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | ~CHF 105,000/year salary + up to CHF 24,000 project funds (2-year grant) |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowship for researchers of any nationality hosted at Swiss institutions. Mobility rule: applicant must not have resided or worked in Switzerland >12 months in the 36 months prior to deadline. Requires PhD; 100% FTE (min 80% for clinical/care duties). Covers salary, social security, and project costs. Double funding with MSCA or other grants for the same project is excluded.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers holding a PhD (any nationality)
- •Applicants not based in Switzerland or with <12 months Swiss residence in the prior 3 years
- •Researchers able to commit 80-100% FTE to the fellowship
- •All research disciplines eligible
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline (verify current round on SNSF website)
- •Up to two-year fellowship duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mobility rule is a gate: you cannot have lived or worked in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline.
- ✓Dual funding with MSCA or other grants covering the same project is prohibited, declare all concurrent applications clearly.
- ✓Clinical and care researchers may propose 80% FTE; bench researchers are typically expected to commit 100% FTE.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship pay?
Approximately CHF 105,000 per year salary plus up to CHF 24,000 in project funds over the two-year term, covering social security contributions.
How long is a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Up to two years of funding.
Can I apply for a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship if I am not Swiss?
Yes, the fellowship is open to researchers of any nationality hosted at a Swiss institution, subject to the mobility rule.
What is the mobility rule for this fellowship?
You must not have resided or worked in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline.
Can I hold a Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowship alongside another grant?
No, double funding with MSCA or other grants for the same project is not permitted; you must declare any concurrent applications.
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