Scientific Exchanges

Swiss National Science Foundation Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Switzerland

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Scientific Exchanges funding scheme from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) provides financial support for scientific events in Switzerland and research visits between Swiss researchers and international colleagues. The types of scientific events covered include scientific conferences and workshops. Research visits by Swiss researchers to other countries or by researchers from abroad to Switzerland are funded for a period of 1 to 6 months. For scientific events, the scheme covers travel expenses, accommodation and meals of participants from abroad as well as certain costs of online or hybrid events. For research visits, the scheme covers the travel expenses, accommodation and meals of travelling guests.

Duration 1 - 7 mo
Decision 2-2.5 months

Who Can Apply

Region
Switzerland
Residency
Switzerland
Project in
Switzerland
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal

Review process

Applications are assessed according to quality and originality of event/visit, scientific expertise of person to be funded, complementarity and additional benefits of the exchange, and feasibility. For events, participation of women speakers and early-career researchers is also considered.

Additional benefits

  • travel_support

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report