SNSF Spark 2025
Event details
| Date | 04.03.2025 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
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.
Who can apply?
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT CONTRACT AT EPFL: internal preapplication process, deadline 14 February.
Project proposals must be submitted via mySNF. The online application form will be available from 31 January 2025. SNSF Call Webpage
EPFL Services
Anonymization of the project description
Proposals are evaluated in a double-blind process by members of an international pool of experts.
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 at a Swiss institution for the duration of the project.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT CONTRACT AT EPFL: internal preapplication process, deadline 14 February.
Project proposals must be submitted via mySNF. The online application form will be available from 31 January 2025. SNSF Call Webpage
EPFL Services
- EPFL Applicant Workshop: 16 January 2025 - Register now!
- Grant Writing support & Personalised advice, contact research@epfl.ch
- Call opens: 31 January 2025
- Deadline: 4 March 2025
- EPFL internal deadline: Friday, 14 February 2025 (if you request your salary)
Practical information
- Informed public
- Free
Contact
- Research Office