Early-career researchers
The promotion of early-career researchers is a core concern of the SNSF. It is also strongly reflected in the funding figures and the consistent orientation of funding schemes towards the needs of early-career researchers.
Careers in academia are full of uncertainties which, particularly for early-career Swiss researchers, reduce their appeal as compared to other career opportunities. Encouraging young talents to consider a career in research is therefore the uppermost priority of the SNSF.
Position: Promotion of early-career researchers
The SNSF offers various funding schemes for promoting early-career scientists at different stages in their careers. The funding schemes are open to all researchers with links to Switzerland (exception: Ambizione) and all research disciplines and topics. There is at least one submission deadline per year for each scheme.