Enhance your academic career with a research stay abroad, allowing you to acquire more in-depth knowledge and increase your scientific independence!There are several types of mobility opportunities, adapted to different career stages.
Financial support of up to CHF 20,000 for USI doctoral students (not employed in ongoing SNSF projects) to carry out a 6–12 month research stay abroad during their PhD. The grant covers travel, living expenses, and conference/workshop fees. Applicants must have a USI-employed supervisor.
Swissuniversities supports co-supervision of PhD theses between a Swiss University and others abroad (Europe/Israel). The funding covers up to CHF 10’000 for travel and living expenses of both the PhD student and the PhD supervisors. Applicants must be enrolled or employed at a Swiss institution.
Mobility Grants in projects are intended for PhD students employed in an ongoing SNSF project who wish to conduct research abroad for a period of 6 to 12 months. The funding can cover travel expenses, living costs, fees for conferences and workshops, up to a maximum of CHF 20'000.
Seed funding for collaborations between researchers in Switzerland and Africa. Final-year PhD students eligible. Applicants must have 3–5 years of postdoc experience and be affiliated with a Swiss institution. Max budget per project: CHF 25,000. Duration: 3–12 months.
Stay tuned! For Swiss-based professors, senior scientists, and postdocs: the SERI Leading House Asia will reopen its travel fund call this autumn.
You can find many other calls on the Research Professional database. Use the following filters:Country of funder and institution: Switzerland. Award type: Scholarships, Training, or BursariesAccess is available through your university account, either on campus or VPN.
