Federal Government
Swiss National Science Foundation Research Funding Opportunities
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has a wide range of research funding programs at its disposal to support
– Individuals
– Projects
Fellowships
In order to support the mobility of early career researchers and young professionals, the Swiss government has several international programmes by which Australians can undertake study, work experience and/or research in Switzerland.
The programmes include:
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships – for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates, as well as candidates wishing to undertake research in the realm of their PhD or medical specialisation.
- ThinkSwiss – for students who have completed their second year of under-graduate studies or are currently enrolled in a post-graduate (Master’s) programme.
- Young Professionals Programme – for Australian citizens aged 20-30 who have completed vocational training (apprenticeship or university degree) now working in the profession in which they trained.
- Mertz Fellowship – for early-career researchers from the polar and high-altitude science fields.
learn more on the Headstart Campaign webpage, managed by the Swiss Embassy in Canberra.
Leading House Asia-Pacific
UZH is the Leading House for the bilateral science and technology cooperation program of Switzerland with the Asia-Pacific region. Mandated by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), UZH will promote and facilitate scientific, educational, and innovation collaborations between Switzerland and eligible partners across the Asia-Pacific region for the 2025 – 2028 funding period. This mandate builds upon the solid foundation established by ETH Zurich, which served as the Leading House Asia from 2008 to 2025.
UZH offers a range of funding instruments open to researchers from all Swiss universities, universities of applied sciences, universities of teacher education, and public research institutes.
Other
CRUS receives information about other funding opportunities (German/French) from foreign institutions and foundations Swiss foundations directory (German/French).
Survey, information and links about grants are provided by the Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS). Email: stip@crus.ch