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SV PhD Student AssociationEPFL – Research Office

Kristen Irwin PhD, Program Manager | 08.11.2017

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Agenda

� Types of funding

� Important funding opportunities

� Searching for funding

� Research Office services

Kristen Irwin, PhDInternational Funding – Non-Profit + U.S.

Pascale Menu, PhDInternational Funding – H2020

Delphine JulenProject Management – SNSF Mobility + COFUND

Francis ParlangeNational Funding – SNSF

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Academic career path

PhD

Postdoc

Professorship Senior Researcher

3-5 years 2-6 years

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Types of Funding

PhD

Postdoc

Professorship Senior Researcher

� Fellowships & Mobility funding� Salary, travel, conferences,

publications, family allowance

� Research funding (postdoctoral)� Research supplies & equipment,

sometimes salaries

� Research exchange� Travel, stipend

� Conference travel� Travel, accommodation, fees

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Popular Mobility Fellowship Programs

PhD PostdocSNSF Doc.Mobility 9

SNSF (Early) Postdoc.Mobility 9

H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 9

Human Frontiers Long-term Fellowship 9

EMBO Long-term Fellowship 9

Swiss Funding BodyEU Funding Body

Other

Interested in research abroad? Relocating for your postdoc?Think mobility !

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SNSF Doc.Mobility + (Early) Postdoc.Mobility

Nationality

Any

PhD Location Host CountryAny

(except home country or former place of education)

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SNSF Doc.Mobility

What Short-term research stays abroad for PhD studentsHow much CHF 40’00 – 66’500 / year (depending on host country)For what • Living costs – higher rate for couples and families

• Conference costs (max. CHF 2’000/year)• Research costs (max. CHF 3’000/year)• Tuition fees (75%, max. 15’000/year)• Travel fees

How long 6-18 monthsMain eligibility rules • At least 12 months after starting PhD studentship

• Swiss nationality, valid Swiss permit or married to a Swiss national• 1 year of research activity in a Swiss research institution

When to apply 1st March / 1st September (decisions May / November)Where to apply www.mysnf.ch

When can I start Up to 12 months after rulingMore details http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/careers/early-postdoc-mobility/Pages/default.aspx

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SNSF Early Postdoc.Mobility

What Research stay abroad for postdocs at the beginning of their careerHow much CHF 42’00 – 68’500 / year (depending on host country)For what • Living costs – higher rate for couples and families

• Conference costs (max. CHF 2’000/year)• Research costs (max. CHF 3’000/year)• Travel fees

How long 12-18 monthsMain eligibility rules • PhD – application max. 9 months before and up to 2 years after graduation

(exemptions possible)• Swiss nationality, valid Swiss permit or married to a Swiss national• 3 years of research activity in a Swiss research institution

When to apply 1st March / 1st September (decisions May / November)Where to apply www.mysnf.ch

When can I start Up to 12 months after rulingMore details http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/careers/early-postdoc-mobility/Pages/default.aspx

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SNSF Postdoc.Mobility

What Research stay abroad for postdocs at the junior or senior level, followed by optional return phase to Swiss institution

How much First phase: CHF 42’00 – 68’500 / year (depending on host country)Return phase: CHF 95’000 / year

For what • Living costs – higher rate for couples and families• Conference costs (max. CHF 2’000/year)• Research costs (max. CHF 3’000/year)• Travel fees

How long 12-24 months (Return phase: 3-12 months)Main eligibility rules • PhD – application max. 3 years after graduation (exemptions possible)

• Swiss nationality, valid Swiss permit or married to a Swiss national• 2 years of research activity in a Swiss research institution

When to apply 1st February & 1st August (decisions July/January)Where to apply www.mysnf.ch

When can I start Up to 12 months after rulingMore details http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/careers/early-postdoc-mobility/Pages/default.aspx

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

MSCA

Innovative Training

Networks

European Training

Networks

European Industrial

DoctoratesEuropean Joint

Doctorates

COFUND RISE Individual Fellowships

European Fellowship

Global Fellowship Career Restart Reintegration

NIGHT

MSCA

web

site

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MSCA - European Fellowship

Nationality

Any

PhD Location Host CountryEU or

H2020 Associated Country

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MSCA - European Fellowship

What Transnational fellowship for the best and most promising researchersHow much EUR 58,560/year (base rate)For what • Costs of Researcher: Living costs, Mobility allowance, Family allowance

• Institutional Costs: Research, training, networking costs + Management costs• Publication Costs

How long 12-24 monthsMain eligibility rules • PhD or at least 4 years of research

• Researcher of any nationality moving to or within EU• Must not have lived in host country for more than 12 months in past 3 years

When to apply 12th September 2018 (Results Feb. 2019)Where to apply European Commission Research Participant Portal

When can I start April 2019 (earliest)More details https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about/individual-fellowships_en

MSCA Global Fellowships also available

(but not for return to EPFL)

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MSCA - COFUND

Exemplary COFUND Actions (non-exhaustive)

EUROTECHPOSTDOC

Postdoc across 2 of the four leading European Universities of Science and TechnologyNext deadline: February 2018http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/210604_fr.html

COFUND-FP-CERN-2014

CERN, Switzerland – experimental or theoretical physics Next deadline: March 2018https://jobs.web.cern.ch/join-us/fellowship-programme

MULTIPLYAston University, UK - Photonic science, technology and applicationsNext deadline: TBAhttp://multiply.astonphotonics.uk/

WIRLUniversity of Warwick, UK Next deadline: November 2017http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/ias/wirl/

EI3PODEMBL, Germany - Molecular biology Next deadline: TBAhttps://www.embl.de/training/postdocs/08-eipod/application/index.html

EMPAPOSTDOCS-II

EMPA, SwitzerlandNext deadline: August 2018https://www.empa.ch/web/empa/empapostdocs-ii

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MSCA COFUND – EuroTech Postdoc

What Postdoctoral Fellowships for conduct research at two of the four EuroTechUniversities: Technical University of Denmark, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Eindhoven University of Technology, Technical University of Munich

How much Institution-dependentFor what • Salary

How long 24 monthsMain eligibility rules • PhD or at least 4 years of research

• Must not have lived in host country for more than 12 months in past 3 years

When to apply 28 February 2018 (Results July 2018)Where to apply Applicant portal hosted on EuroTech website

When can I start At most 6 months after decision dateMore details http://eurotech-universities.eu/

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HFSP Long-term Fellowship

NationalityHFSP Supporting Country

Non-HFSP Supp. Country

PhD Location Host CountryAny

HFSP Supporting Country

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HFSP Long-term FellowshipWhat Research stay abroad for postdocs with project in the life sciences which is

significantly different from their previous workHow much See GuidelinesFor what • Living allowance (host country dependent)

• Child allowance• Research and Conference allowance• Travel and relocation allowance

How long 36 months (renewal not possible) Main eligibility rules • PhD - application max. 3 years after graduation

• At least 1 first author publication accepted, in press or published• Mobility – host country different from the one where PhD was obtained • Mobility – max 12 months at the host lab at the start of the fellowship• Nationals from non-HSFP Members States (MS) can only to go to a HSFP MS

When to apply August 2018Where to apply https://extranet.hfsp.org/AllApplication/Default.aspx

When can I start April 2019 – January 2020More details http://www.hfsp.org/funding/postdoctoral-fellowships/guidelines

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EMBO Long-term Fellowship

NationalityEMBC Member State

Non-EMBC Member State

PhD Location Host CountryAny

EMBC Member State

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EMBO Long-term Fellowship

What Research stay abroad for postdocs in the (molecular) life sciences

How much See GuidelinesFor what • Living costs (host country dependent)

• Child allowance and child care allowance (max EUR 2’500/year)• Travel and relocation allowance for the fellow and his/her family

How long 12 - 24 months (possible extension of 24 months through EMBO Advanced Fellowship)

Main eligibility rules • Can apply up to12 months before (and 2 years after) graduation (exemptions possible)

• At least 1 first author publication accepted, in press or published• Mobility – host country different from the one where PhD was obtained • Mobility – max 6 months at the host lab at the time of the submission• Nationals of non-EMBC Members States (MS) can only go to a EMBC MS.

When to apply Next evaluation deadlines: 9th February 2018, 14th September 2018 Where to apply https://applications.embo.orgWhen can I start Within 12 months of relevant evaluation deadlineMore details http://www.embo.org/funding-awards/fellowships/long-term-fellowships#about

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Returning to Switzerland

Advanced Postdoc

SNSF Ambizione 9

SNSF PRIMA 9

Interested in returning to Switzerland after your mobility fellowship?SNSF has programs for you !

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Indicative Success Rates

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

SNSF Doc.Mobility SNSF EarlyPostdoc.Mobility

H2020 MSCA EF EMBO fellowships HFSP fellowhsips

2016

Suc

cess

Rate

323 758 7061 1561 719 Total submissions

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Non-Profit Foundation Opportunities (1)

Funding Body Scheme Name Short Description Topic(s) Mobility Website

Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung/Foundation

Humboldt research fellowship for postdoctoral researchers

Funds long-term research (6-24 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host.

Must go to DE https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-postdoc.html

Alpha-1 Foundation Postdoctoral research fellowship grant

Provides support for postdoctoral research fellows who intend to pursue a career in AAT research

Alpha-1, Antitrypsin Deficiency No restrictions https://www.alpha1.org/Investigators/Grants/Grant-Opportunities

American Association for Cancer Research

Research fellowships Supports a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological research in cancer-specific fields. Different fellwoships are avilable for reasearch on cancer interception, immuno-oncology, breast cancer, lung chancer, ovarian cancer, lymphoma, pediatric cncer, and myeloma.

Cancer No restrictions http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/funding-listing.aspx

Autism Speaks Weatherstone predoctoralfellowship

Invites applications from predoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in autism research.

Autism No restrictions https://www.autismspeaks.org/

BrightFocus Foundation Postdoctoral Research grant Fellowship awards for early or advanced postdocs. Funds projects on Alzheimer's disease carried out in an established laboratory, which will serve as the basis for the applicant's own independent research career.

Alzheimer's disease No restrictions https://www.brightfocus.org/grants/types-grants

Brocher Foundation Residencies Residencies give researchers the opportunity to work at the BrocherCentre for 1-4 months, writing manuscripts or PhD theses in a peaceful environment. Research at the center focuses on the ethical, legal and social implications of recent medical research and new technologies

Social, legal, ethical implications of recent medical research

Center is located in Geneva

http://www.brocher.ch/en/?

British Society For Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Project grants, Research grants Encourages applications from early career researchers and clinical trainees. We support proof of principle research projects which will facilitate applications to other funding agencies.

Diagnostics, Antimicrobial stewardship, Virology, Antibiotic adjuvants, Molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance

No restrictions http://bsac.org.uk/funding/

Cancer Research UK Population research postdoctoral fellowship

Provides support for outstanding postdoctoral researchers to develop their careers in the field of population research.

Early cancer diagnosis, Cancer prevention, Epidemiology

Must go to UK http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

CRI - Cancer research instituteCRI Irvington Postdoctoral fellowships

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology.

Cancer immunology No restirctions http://www.cancerresearch.org/postdoc/apply

Foundation Fyssen Post-doctoral Study Grants These grants are awarded to French or foreign researchers holding a foreign PhD and who wish to carry out their project in a laboratory in France.

Neurobiology(among others)

Must go to FR http://www.fondationfyssen.fr/en/study-grants/aim-award/

Foundation Zeno Karl Schindler

Doctoral exchange grant The grant aims to encourage research collaboration between two universities, namely the home university of the doctoral candidate and a hosting university, one of the two preferably situated in Switzerland.

Engineering (bioengineering), Environmental science

Host Institution must be outside CH

http://www.zenokarlschindler-foundation.ch/doctoral-exchange-grant.html

Please consult respective websites for more details and the latest information.

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Non-Profit Foundation Opportunities (2)

Funding Body Scheme Name Short Description Topic(s) Mobility Website

Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada

Postdoctoral fellowships Promoting research aimed at finding a specific treatement for Fragile X syndrome.

Fragile X syndrome Host Institution in CA preferred

http://www.fragilexcanada.ca/index.php?id=123,0,0,1,0,0

Fritz Thyssen Stiftung Postdoctoral Stipends Intended for projects that are related to the promotion areas of the Foundation and have a clear connection to the German research system (i.e., German scientists working on the project, non-German scientists being affiliated to German research institutes, studies on related thematically to German research interests).

Medicine, Natural sciences No restirctions http://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/funding/types-of-support/stipends/?L=1

Gebert Rüf Stiftung Research projects Gebert Rüf Stiftung fosters innovations for the benefit of Swiss economy and society, supporting application-oriented and impact-oriented scientific projects at Swiss universities. The support policy particularly favours projects of highly qualified young scientists pursuing an independent course.

Application-oriented Must remain in CH http://www.grstiftung.ch/en/project/submission.html

Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust Career development grant Provides salary and research support for promising young melanoma investigators.

Melanoma No restrictions https://hjltrust.com/grants/

International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia

IRP Post-Doctoral Fellowship IRP allocates funds to support basic and clinical research in paraplegia in Switzerland and around the world

Paraplegia, Spinal cord injuries Must leave CH http://www.irp.ch/en/research/fellowship.php

Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation

Postdoctoral fellowships The aim of the fellowship is to advance the fellow and to train him/her as a researcher either in or out of academia. Candidates interested in conducting postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) are invited to apply

Desert ecology, rain-fed and irrigated agriculture, aquaculture, environmental microbiology, biotechnology

Must go to IL http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/bidr/BCSC/Pages/fellowships.aspx

Jacobs Foundation Jacobs Early Career Research fellowship

Research fellowships for conducting independent research on child and youth development.

Neurosciences, Biology, Medical sciences

No restirctions http://jacobsfoundation.org/what-we-do/research-funding/

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Postdoctoral Fellowships Designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the Type 1 Diabetes research field; intended for those in a relatively early state in their career

Type 1 diabetes No restrictions http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/information-for-applicants/grant-mechanism-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellowships/

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Career development program: Fellow

Providing stipends so that you can devote yourself to researching questions of direct relevance to hematological malignancies and/or relevant pre-malignant conditions.

Leukemia, Lymphoma No restrictions https://www.lls.org/research/career-development-program?src1=22051&src2=

Ligue Suisse contre le cancer Cancer research bursiaries (scholarships)

Supporting high level research in clinical oncology in Switzerland by offering young investigartors the chance to visit a leading research center abroad.

Oncology Must leave CH https://www.liguecancer.ch/acces-specialistes/marche-a-suivre-pour-deposer-une-demande-de-subside/

Please consult respective websites for more details and the latest information.

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Non-Profit Foundation Opportunities (3)

Funding Body Scheme Name Short Description Topic(s) Mobility Website

Lundbeck Foundation Lundbeckfonden Postdoc in Denmark

Awarding Postdoctoral fellowships for free and independent biomedical and health sciences research of the highest standard at Danish research institutions.

Biomedical and health science Must go to DK https://www.lundbeckfonden.com/en/grants/for-applicants/

Novartis Foundation for Medical-Biological Research

Research Fellowhips Funding of research fellowships abroad (e.g. postdocs) for advancement of the scientific education of young researchers (PhD/MD). Stay abroad must be ≥ 2 years, of which 1 year's salary will be paid by the fund.

Must leave CH http://www.stiftungmedbiol.novartis.com/wegleitung.html

Smithsonian Institution Various fellowships A range of research opportunities in the Smithsonian’s museums, research centers, and other units (e.g., Natural History Museum, Smithsonian Libraries, American Art Museum, etc).

Must go to Smithsonian unit

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2012/12/26/smithsonian-fellowships/

Susan G Komen Postdoctoral fellowships Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) Grants are intended to attract and support promising scientists and clinician/scientists who are embarking on careers dedicated to breast cancer research.

Breast cancer No restirctions https://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/GrantPrograms.html

Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW)

Germaine de Staël Promotes collaboration between French and Swiss researchers and research teams by providing funding towards travel and accommodation expenses.

n/a http://www.satw.ch/en/foerderung/germaine-de-stael/

Swiss Foundation for Alcohol Research

Scientific studeis Promoting scientific research in all alcohol-related areas an its relevance to health in Switzerland. Priority is given to smaller, innovative projects that addres alcohol policy, social prevention and human biology and have both scientific value and practical relevance for Swiss public health. The SFAR is particularly interested in supporting talented young researchers.

Alcohol No restrictions http://www.alcoholresearch.ch/en/2.html

Swiss Foundation for Nutrition Research

Research funding,Postdoctoral grant

The purpose of the Foundation is to support scientific research in human nutrition

Nutrition Must remain in CH http://www.sfefs.ethz.ch/05_gesuche_00-en.htm

The Brain Tumour Charity Future Leaders (Postdoctoral fellowship)

Funding early stage non-clinical researchers and providing support so they can establish themselves as leading researchers in the brain tumour field.

Brain tumour No restrictions https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/our-research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/future-leaders/

The Branco Weiss Fellowship The Branco Weiss Fellowhip: Society in Science

Encourages research projects at the frontiers between science and society on a topic of their choice at any academic institution of their choice throughout the world.

Social, cultural, political or economic issues that intersect with science

No restirctions http://www.society-in-science.org/how-to-apply.html

The European Foundation for Alcohol Research

Exchange awardTravel award

The European Foundation for Alcohol Research Exchange awards and Travel awards are open to European researchers under the age of 35 working in the field of alcohol research.

Alcohol No restrictions http://erab.org/awards/erab-awards/

Please consult respective websites for more details and the latest information.

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Research Funding

PROPOSAL

bottom-up

top-down

Funding Organization

Research Ideas

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Deadline Calendar

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Swiss Funding BodyEU Funding Body

Other

*Approximate deadlines for 2018, current as of 08-11-17. For use as a guide only – please consult website for actual deadlines.

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Deadline Calendar

top-down

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Non-Profit Foundations

*Approximate deadlines for 2018, current as of 08-11-17. For use as a guide only – please consult website for actual deadlines.

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Searching for Funding Opportunities

Research Professional

https://www.researchprofessional.com

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Searching for Funding Opportunities

ReO Website

https://research-office.epfl.ch/research-funding

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Searching for Funding Opportunities

Research Funding Calendar

https://memento.epfl.ch/research-office/?category=16&period=14

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EPFL Research Office

Mission

� Provide links between research and public & non-for-profit funding� Support researchers in their funding applications� Ensure the ethical conformity of research projects� Safeguard EPFL’s interests and reputation in research� Assist with the management of large projects

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Research Office Services

Research Funding

Identify Funding Sources Prepare Proposal Prepare Agreement

Other� Ethics & legal review, institutional signature� Administration and IT systems management (GrantsDB)� Statistics & reporting

Individual Prizes Call for nomination Evaluation Communication

Fellowship & MobilityFunding

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Research Office Team

Don’t hesitate to contact us!

[email protected]

REO

Admin. & IT System

Caroline VandevyverHead of Unit

International Funding National & Non-Profit Funding

Ethics Affairs

Pascale MenuCoordinator a.i

Mariachiara VerdeCoordinator

Carine BeltramiCoordinator

Anna LazzarinettiProgram Manager

Francis ParlangeProgram Manager

Noemy TannerEmployee Trainee

Sylvie DapplesAdmin. Assistant

Josiane RiveraAdmin. Assistant

Charlotte VandenbergheProgram Manager

Vanessa TerrazzoniProgram Manager

Tristan PiguetProgram Manager

Esther van der VeldeCoordinator

Sylvie DapplesAdmin. Assistant

Project Management

Delphine JulenCoordinator

Patricia Marti-RochatProject Manager

Eric MartrouProject Manager

Kristen Kay IrwinProgram Manager

Johanna FloresEmployee Trainee

Anna LazzarinettiProgram Manager

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Any questions?

Kristen Irwin, PhDInternational Funding – Non-Profit + U.S.

Pascale Menu, PhDInternational Funding – H2020

Delphine JulenProject Management – SNSF Mobility + COFUND

Francis ParlangeNational Funding – SNSF

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SNSF AmbizioneWhat Enhance researcher’s scientific profile and help them become scientifically

independent at an early stage in their career by conducting their own research project at a Swiss research institution

How much Max. CHF 400’000 for project funds (for 4 years) + applicant’s salaryFor what • Project funds only or Project funds + applicant’s salary

• PhD student salary (SNSF salary scale)• Postdoc salary (50% covered by SNSF, 50% by the institution)• Costs directly related to the realization of the project (for infrastructure/core

facilities, consumables, equipment, travel, conferences and open access publications)

How long 2-4 yearsMain eligibility rules • PhD obtained between 1 and 4 years prior the application deadline

• 1 year research activity in a different institution than the one where PhD was obtained

When to apply 1st November (decisions August)Where to apply www.mysnf.ch

When can I start Up to 12 months after earliest possible starting dateMore details http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/careers/ambizione/Pages/default.aspx#

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SNSF PRIMA (PRomotIng woMen in Academia)What Aimed at excellent women researchers who aspire to obtain a professorship

and lead their own research project at a Swiss research institution. Aim is to re-integrate and avoid drop-out of qualified female researchers with non-linear career paths

How much Max. 1,25 MCHF for 5 yearsFor what • Applicant’s salary

• Research costs (personnel, consumables, equipment, travel, conferences and open access publications)

• In case of early nomination as professor, remaining grant can be used up by the grant holder

How long 2-5 yearsMain eligibility rules • Eligibility window: 2 to 10 years after the PhD was obtained

• Min. 2 years of postdoctoral research activity (no mobility requirement)

When to apply 1st November (decisions August)Where to apply www.mysnf.ch

When can I start Up to 12 months after earliest possible starting dateMore details http://www.snf.ch/en/funding/careers/prima/Pages/default.aspx

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MSCA – Global FellowshipWhat Transnational fellowship abroad for the best and most promising researchers

with a mandatory 1-year return segment in EuropeHow much EUR 58,560/year (base rate)For what • Costs of Researcher: Living costs, Mobility allowance, Family allowance

• Institutional Costs: Research, training, networking costs + Management costs• Publication Costs

How long 12-24 months abroad + 12-month return to EuropeMain eligibility rules • PhD or at least 4 years of research

• Researcher is a national of an H2020 member state or associated country• Must not have lived in host country (country abroad) for more than 12 months

in past 3 yearsWhen to apply 12 September 2018 (Results Feb. 2019)Where to apply European Commission Research Participant Portal

When can I start April 2019 (earliest)More details https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about/individual-fellowships_en

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MSCA – European Fellowship, Society & Enterprise Panel

What Transnational fellowship abroad for the best and most promising researchers seeking to work at an organization from the non-academic sector

How much EUR 58,560/year (base rate)For what • Costs of Researcher: Living costs, Mobility allowance, Family allowance

• Institutional Costs: Research, training, networking costs + Management costs• Publication Costs

How long 12-24 months abroadMain eligibility rules • PhD or at least 4 years of research

• Researcher of any nationality moving to or within EU• Must not have lived in host country (country abroad) for more than 3 years in

past 5 years• Host institution must be non-academic

When to apply 12 September 2018 (Results Feb. 2019)Where to apply European Commission Research Participant Portal

When can I start April 2019 (earliest)More details https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about/individual-fellowships_en