SNSF Spark 2025 - EPFL Applicant Workshop
Event details
| Date | 16.02.2023 |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Are you planning to apply for the SNSF Spark 2025 call with EPFL as your host institution?
Join the EPFL Applicant Workshop and learn more about this programme from past grantees!
When: 16 January 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Zoom
Register: here
Aim of the programme
SNSF Spark aims at supporting the rapid testing or development of novel and unconventional scientific approaches, methods, theories, standards and ideas in any disciplines. The focus is on promising ideas of high originality for which preliminary data are not necessarily available (high-risk research). Applicants can request a budget of Min. CHF 50’000 – Max. 100’000 for 6-12 months.
Anonymization of the project description
Proposals are evaluated in a double-blind process by members of an international pool of experts. Read carefully how to anonymise your proposal in the EPFL Toolkit!
Who can apply?
Applicants who request that their own salary be financed fully or in part by this grant must enclose a written confirmation from the institution confirming their employment situation. EPFL internal deadline: Friday, 14 February 2024. More info in the EPFL Toolkit.
How to apply
Project proposals must be submitted via mySNF. The online application form will be available from 31 January 2025.
EPFL Services
Join the EPFL Applicant Workshop and learn more about this programme from past grantees!
When: 16 January 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Zoom
Register: here
Aim of the programme
SNSF Spark aims at supporting the rapid testing or development of novel and unconventional scientific approaches, methods, theories, standards and ideas in any disciplines. The focus is on promising ideas of high originality for which preliminary data are not necessarily available (high-risk research). Applicants can request a budget of Min. CHF 50’000 – Max. 100’000 for 6-12 months.
Anonymization of the project description
Proposals are evaluated in a double-blind process by members of an international pool of experts. Read carefully how to anonymise your proposal in the EPFL Toolkit!
Who can apply?
- Applicants at any career level holding a Doctorate (PhD or MD-PhD) or equivalent qualification.
- Doctoral students are eligible only if they have completed at least 3 years of research work since obtaining their higher education degree and prior to commencing their doctorate.
- The applicant must be employed (no minimum work quota required) at a Swiss institution for the duration of the project.
Applicants who request that their own salary be financed fully or in part by this grant must enclose a written confirmation from the institution confirming their employment situation. EPFL internal deadline: Friday, 14 February 2024. More info in the EPFL Toolkit.
How to apply
Project proposals must be submitted via mySNF. The online application form will be available from 31 January 2025.
EPFL Services
- EPFL Applicant Workshop: 16 February 2023 - Register now!
- Grant Writing support & Personalised advice, contact research@epfl.ch
- Call opens: 31 January 2025
- Deadline: 3 March 2025
- EPFL internal deadline: Friday, 14 February 2025 (if you request your salary)
Practical information
- General public
- Free