International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia | IRP Postdoctoral Fellowship

In line with its mission to encourage young scientists to focus their work on research into paraplegia, IRP invites them to submit their application for an IRP Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Two types of support:

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 3^rd year may be attributed to a fellow who returns to Switzerland from abroad.
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.

• Living allowance: CHF 70,000 per year
• Research & travel allowance: Up to CHF 9,000 per year
• Family support and child allowances: Available depending on individual circumstances

• 2 years (potential for a 3^rd year based on personal circumstances)

• Researchers in Switzerland aiming to study abroad, or 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)
• Applicants 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.

• More information about the program is available here and here.
• The application portal can be found here.
• For any other questions, please contact the Research Office