SNSF Ambizione 2025 - Applicant workshop

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Date 09.09.2025
Hour 12:0013:00
Category Internal trainings
Event Language English
Are you planning to apply for SNSF Ambizione?
Do you already have a professor willing to host you at EPFL?

Join the EPFL Applicant Workshop and learn more about this programme!

When: 9 September 2025
Time: 12.00 – 13.00
Venue:  Zoom
Register: here

Aim of the programme
  • The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) awards Ambizione grants to outstanding postdoctoral researchers who intend to pursue a scientific or an academic career at a Swiss research institution. The purpose of the Ambizione grant is to help researchers build their scientific profile and become scientifically self-reliant at an early stage with an independent research project. Ambizione grants are open to researchers from all disciplines.
  • Eligibility: 1-4 years after doctoral exam + min. 1 year of postdoctoral research; Professors in permanent or temporary employment, with or without tenure track, are not eligible.
  • Funding: max. CHF 250K for max. 4 years + applicant's salary.
Important change in 2025: 
It is no longer possible to employ doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers as part of Ambizione grants.
The maximum amount of project funding for a project duration of four years has therefore been reduced to 250,000 Swiss francs.


How to get EPFL support?
The SNSF requires two separate letters from the research institution: a detailed confirmation letter and a general confirmation letter:
  • Identify a host professor who is ready to support and host you for the entire duration of the project;
  • Contact your host institute and school to inquire about their internal deadlines and requirements;
  • Submit a pre-application to the EPFL Research Office.
How to apply
  • Create an account now on mySNF.
  • The EPFL pre-application platform will be available on 5 August 2025.
Timeline of the call
  • Launch: 5 August 2025
  • Deadline: 4 November 2025 at 17:00 C.E.T.
  • Earliest start: 1 September 2026
  • Latest start: 1 September 2027

ReO Services
  • EPFL TOOLKIT
  • Register for the EPFL applicant workshop here
  • Grant Writing services offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Practical information

  • General public
  • Registration required

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