Deadline: 1 October 2017
The Swiss National Science Foundation is seeking applications for its program to provide project funding to enable researchers to conduct research projects on self-chosen topics and with self-chosen goals under their own responsibility.
The SNSF promotes scientific research in Switzerland. It promotes the international competitiveness and integration of this research as well as its capacity to solve problems. It pays particular attention to the promotion of young researchers.
Values
- Quality: The Foundation promotes scientific excellence. They also expect their own performance to be of a high standard.
- Independence: The Foundation operates autonomously and evaluate impartially.
- Responsibility: The Foundation is a reliable partner. They fulfil their tasks judiciously and always act ethically.
- Fairness: Their decisions are well-founded and They respect equal opportunities.
Funding Information
The grants are awarded for one to four years and the minimum amount that can be requested is 50 000 CHF. Project funding is intended to encourage researchers to focus on one project and plan it for a four-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers can apply for coverage of research costs and staff salaries as well as for the funding of scientific cooperation, networking and communication; however, they may not apply for their own salaries.
- Applicants generally confirm their employment status at a research institution based in Switzerland or closely associated with Switzerland in the form of a self-declaration.
- Self-employed researchers who earn an income through their research work are eligible if they can provide written evidence that their research activities are their main source of income and correspond to at least 50% FTE. The research work must be carried out in Switzerland or closely associated with Switzerland. This is the case if the research work and corresponding income are subject to Swiss law.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Switzerland
For more information, please visit Swiss National Science Foundation.