The Foundation offers funding for projects, congresses and events that aim to increase the public understanding of science and scientific thinking in Switzerland.
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\r\nRestriction : The Foundation does not grant additional costs for projects already funded by SNSF, ERC or similar agencies, and does not cover institutional overheads; infrastructure must be provided by the applicant.
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The call SNSF Starting Grant 2026 will open on 1 February 2026, with a deadline for submission on 5 May 2026.
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\r\nThis call will enable researchers to lead an independent project and a team in Switzerland.
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\r\nFunding: Max. CHF 1M + applicant's salary, for max. 5 years.\r\n
Are you a researcher, a practitioner, or a start-up with an innovative idea for a one- or two-year research project in the field of digitalisation in education?
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\r\nBeLEARN will host its annual Barcamp event on 5 May. Join us and develop your project ideas together with other interested parties and submit a project proposal.
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\r\nThis year's Barcamp will take place on 5 May.
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\r\nRegister on BeLEARN-Connect until 15 April.
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\r\nFind more information and step-by-step process on the Barcamp page.
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\r\nKey Dates for 2026
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\r\n• Barcamp registration deadline: 15 April 2026
\r\n• Barcamp Day 1: 5 May 2026
\r\n• Barcamp Day 2 (optional): 21 May 2026
\r\n• Proposal submission deadline: 5 June 2026
\r\n• Funding decision: 15 July 2026
\r\n• Project start: January 2027 (or upon agreement)
MD-PhD fellowships enable talented young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, public health sciences, clinical research or biomedical ethics. At EPFL, applicants must be matriculated at the School of Life Sciences.
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\r\nFunding: Grantee’s salary (SNSF rate) & employer’s social security contributions. Note that research costs must be covered by the institution.
\r\nDuration: Swiss National MD-PhD Fellowships are awarded for a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 3 years. Note that funding for a 4th salary year after expiration of the grant if necessary to complete the MD-PhD, must be guaranteed by the host institution.
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\r\nCall 2026
\r\nSubmission deadline: 15 May 2026
\r\nInterviews in Bern: 1 October 2026 (upon invitation)
\r\nEarliest start of the grant: 1 January 2027
\r\nLatest start of the grant: 1 January 2028 (provided that the personal and formal requirements are still fulfilled)
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\r\nSubmission of applications
\r\nDetails available on the registration page.
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\r\nParticipation requirements
\r\nApplicants must have successfully completed their studies in human, veterinary or dental medicine and be admitted as doctoral students in one of the local MD-PhD programs of a Swiss university associated with the national program by the time of the grant start.
\r\n They must have obtained their medical degree (Swiss state examination or equivalent degree) generally shortly before and no more than 5 years before the submission deadline.
\r\nEligibility window: Time window of 4 years starting from the date of matriculation as MD-PhD student. This time window may be extended by a maximum of 1 year in justified cases.
\r\nComplete participation requirements, reasons to request an extension of the eligibility window and evaluation criteria are described in the program regulations.
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\r\nTime commitment: Grantees must devote at least 80% of a full-time employment to their MD-PhD project. For clinically-oriented projects, grantees who have clinical duties next to their research activities can request to devote a lower work quota – but at least 60% of a full-time employment – to their MD-PhD project. The maximum duration of the fellowship remains unchanged.
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\r\nFor more information:
\r\nSwiss National MD-PhD Fellowships Program regulations
\r\nFrequently asked questions (FAQ)
\r\nOnline registration page
\r\nNational MD-PhD Evaluation Committee
\r\nSynopsis of grantees
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