Just earned your PhD or about to? Looking to strengthen your research profile? Explore SNSF Postdoc.Mobility, a fellowship supporting a research stay abroad. Gain international experience, expand your network and advance your career in a global environment.

• min. 6 months before PhD to max. 3 years since PhD/MD-PhD or min. 6 months before Dr.med to max. 8 years since MD + min. 3 years clinical work
• CH nationality, permit C, marriage/partnership with CH citizen or PhD/Dr.med degree holder/candidate from CH institution + no prior postdoc abroad.

Postdoc.Mobility supports a research stay abroad
• at 1 or more research institutions (min. 4 months each)
• at industrial/administrative institutions (max. ¼ total)
• non-CH nationals may return to their home country, if justified
• not at education place
• stay in CH allowed for max. 1/3 total.

The fellowship covers grantee’s subsistence costs abroad, according to SNSF rates, (+ child allowance), + up to CHF 5’000 per year for research and conference costs. Duration: 12-24 months.

Application involves a lot of documents, including SNSF-compliant research plan, SNSF CV, statement of mobility, confirmation letter(s) from host institution(s), support letter(s) from foreign mentor(s). For this reason, it is crucial to start early.

During a Postdoc.Mobility fellowship, grantees may apply for a Return Grant, complementary funding that supports their return to CH by covering the salary at a CH institution + up to CHF 5'000 for research and conference costs. Duration: 3–12 months.

Check out previously funded projects in your discipline via the SNSF projects database.
Applications will be evaluated on the applicant’s scientific profile, project quality and relevance and host institution’s added value. For Return Grant, career impact of return to CH is also assessed.