Politics course for researchers: How to get involved in political processes?

Many scientific findings have a direct or at least indirect influence on society and therefore also play a role in political processes. However, most researchers are often ill-prepared for this dimension of their work. The politics courses for researchers, which are offered by the SNSF in collaboration with Reatch's Franxini Project, are designed to address this gap. The next politics course will be held in French on 4 November 2024. Courses in German and English already took place in February and June of this year.

One-day intensive training course on the political system in Switzerland

What are the main features of the Swiss political system? In which fora can researchers be heard? And how can they effectively communicate their scientific findings and concerns? Researchers will receive answers to these questions in this one-day intensive course. Through input from experts and exercises using their own case studies, participants will learn how to find suitable contact people in parliament and the administration, what they need to know about the political processes and how dialogue with politicians can be successful.

For all researchers in Switzerland

The course is aimed at all researchers who work at Swiss higher education institutions or research institutes, regardless of their specialisation and career stage (at least doctoral level). The participants' different perspectives enrich this course. The SNSF will cover the course costs for all participants, including for researchers who are not funded by the SNSF.

There are 20 places available. Past courses – in German, French and English – have always been very popular. Applications for the course can be submitted via the link below from 9 to 23 September. Please note the conditions to participate.