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\r\nLearn how this program offers a deep understanding of the complete value chain on a strategic, financial, operational and human level.
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\r\n> Register here
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Thesis Directors: Prof. S. Süsstrunk, Dr R. Achanta
\r\nComputer and Communication Sciences doctoral program
\r\nThesis Nr. 11581
\r\n
\r\nTo take part in the public defense, please contact directly the speaker

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The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership, co-funded by the European Commission (EC) under the Horizon Europe framework programme has launched its fifth transnational call for projects. The SNSF is joining this transnational initiative to support the transition towards more sustainable cities across Europe and beyond.
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\r\nThe call supports transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges as a way of helping cities to transition towards a more sustainable economy and mode of functioning.
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The call accelerates urban transitions through three thematic areas, known as Transition Pathways (TPs):\r\n
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  1. Circular Urban Economies (CUE)
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  2. 15-Minute City (15mC)
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  3. Positive Energy Districts (PED)
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For each TP, three topics are defined as focus areas for this call. Projects should contribute to one or more focus areas. Read more on focus areas in section 2.3 in the call text.
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\r\nRequirements for Swiss Applicants:\r\n
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  • Swiss applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for SNSF Project Funding
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  • A transnational application must be submitted on the UDiManager platform
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  • In parallel, an administrative application must be submitted to the SNSF
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  • Both submissions must be completed by 17 November 2026
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  • First-time SNSF applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the SNSF Administrative Offices in advance
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\r\nThe submission deadlines:\r\n\r\n
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  • Pre-proposal deadline closes on 17 November 2026 17:00 CET
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  • Full proposal deadline closes on 15 April 2027 13:00 CET
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  • National funding decisions and results on July 2027
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  • Project duration max 36 months
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  • A consortium must include at least three funded partners from three countries
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  • For Switzerland, SNSF has committed CHF 1.8 million, with approximately 4–6 projects expected to be funded
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  • For Swiss applicants: Grant up to CHF 400,000 per applicant for a 3-year project
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\r\nFor additional information about the call and previous funded projects, please refer to the DUT website.
\r\nTo find project partners and build a consortium you can search through the DUT matchmaking platform.
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\r\nFunding:       150K CHF
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\r\nDuration:      2 years
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\r\nEligibility: Open to researchers of any nationality, provided the project is conducted in Europe.
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\r\nHow to Apply: Applications should be submitted through the IRP-specific online portal. Budgets should be constructed without overhead costs, according to IRP guidelines.
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\r\nDeadline:      31 October 2026
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As the global AI landscape consolidates around US and Chinese dominance, every nation outside this duopoly faces an urgent question: how can countries retain meaningful control over a technology increasingly expected to shape their economic competitiveness, national security, and societal resilience? From the viability of sovereign cloud architectures and open-weight foundation models to the governance mechanisms needed to ensure AI systems reflect Swiss values and legal frameworks, this conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, legal experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to assess the concrete levers of AI sovereignty and work toward actionable recommendations for a Swiss sovereign AI strategy.
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As the global AI landscape consolidates around US and Chinese dominance, every nation outside this duopoly faces an urgent question: how can countries retain meaningful control over a technology increasingly expected to shape their economic competitiveness, national security, and societal resilience? From the viability of sovereign cloud architectures and open-weight foundation models to the governance mechanisms needed to ensure AI systems reflect Swiss values and legal frameworks, this conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, legal experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to assess the concrete levers of AI sovereignty and work toward actionable recommendations for a Swiss sovereign AI strategy.
\r\n 

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\r\nIRP offers two types of support:\r\n
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  1. A fellowship for up to 2 years in an outstanding basic research laboratory specialised in one or several aspects of CNS and spinal cord lesions and repair, preferentially in mammals. A 3rd year may be attributed to a fellow who returns to Switzerland from abroad.
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  2. A 1-year fellowship in a clinical research laboratory focusing on diagnosis and acute lesion management of spinal cord injury, including surgery, neurology, urology, rehabilitation, and other areas related to paraplegia.
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\r\nFunding: Living allowance: CHF 70K per year
\r\nResearch & travel allowance: Up to CHF 9K  per year
\r\nFamily support and child allowances: Available depending on individual circumstances
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\r\nDuration: 2 years (potential for a 3rd year based on personal circumstances)
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\r\nEligibility: The call is open to researchers in Switzerland aiming to study abroad, or to researchers from abroad aiming to pursue their academic career in Switzerland. Applicants must have a research doctorate (Ph.D.) or a doctoral degree in medicine (MD) and must have at least one lead author article published or accepted for publication. Project proposed by the applicant should be endorsed by a senior investigator of the host University or Hospital.
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\r\nHow to Apply: Applications should be submitted through the IRP-specific online portal here. Applications must include a CV, contact details of the host institution, and a summary of current work.
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\r\nDeadline:      31 October 2026
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Thesis Directors: Prof. M. Seidel, Dr T. Pieloni
\r\nPhysics doctoral program
\r\nThesis Nr. 11803
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\r\nTo take part in the public defense, please contact directly the speaker

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SWEET (Swiss Energy Research for the Energy Transition) is a funding programme of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) that supports research and innovation projects contributing to Switzerland’s Energy Strategy 2050 and climate objectives through several funding instruments, including SWEET, SWEETER, and SOUR, the latter focusing on unconventional and potentially transformative approaches.
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The second SOUR call focuses on ensuring a secure and affordable energy supply during Switzerland’s transition to a net-zero energy system. The call is led by Prof. emeritus Marco Mazzotti, who oversees project evaluation, monitoring, and funding decisions, with support from SFOE experts. If milestones are not met, he may terminate projects and reallocate any funds that become available.
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\r\nThe guiding theme of the call is “Supply Security on the Path to a Net-Zero Energy System.” It seeks high-risk, high-potential “game-changing” technologies that could substantially improve Switzerland’s energy security while advancing the transition to net-zero, e.g., by increasing renewable production, enabling better integration into the energy system, or reducing energy consumption. 
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\r\nThe key idea is not incremental improvement: projects should aim for a major technological leap, starting around TRL 3–4 and reaching at least TRL 6, with commercialisation considered from the outset. In other words, SOUR is looking for unconventional technologies that could fundamentally shift the cost/performance frontier and eventually achieve significant market deployment in Switzerland.
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\r\nFunding duration: The total funding for this call is CHF 4 Mio., with which at most 4 projects will be supported. Each project may apply for up to CHF 1.33 million over a maximum period of three years. The start of the projects is planned for April 2027.
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\r\nApplications: Applications for SOUR funding proceed through a single proposal and require the formation of a team, a work programme, and a budget.
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\r\nProject Team: A team is led by one Principal Investigator (PI) and may contain one or more Co-PIs. Because SOUR funding is intended for small teams, the team size should be conducive to producing a major leap and enters into the evaluation. The PI and Co-PIs must be employees of a Swiss institution of higher education, a Swiss private sector company, or a Swiss non-commercial research organisation.
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\r\nApplicants are encouraged but not required to contribute own or third-party contributions, which are defined as:
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The overhead rate for this call is 0%.
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\r\nDealine: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon CEST.
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\r\nFor additional information please refer to the call website and guidelines, or contact the EPFL Research Office.
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