SNSF

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is the main institution promoting scientific research in Switzerland. Mandated by the Confederation, it encourages fundamental research in all scientific disciplines, from philosophy to biology, including medicine and nanoscience. It also promotes research with a practical orientation in certain fields.

The main activity of the SNSF is to evaluate the scientific quality of project applications submitted by researchers. Between 2017 and 2023, it approved 1,8355 new projects worth CHF 7.18 billion.

To guarantee the independence necessary to promote research, the SNSF was set up in 1952 as a foundation under private law. It is committed to preparing future generations of academics and ensuring the best possible conditions for Swiss research to develop at an international level. It also encourages dialogue with society and the world of politics and the economy.

Deadlines for the submission of applications for SNSF grants and subsidies (via mySNF)

• Postdoc.Mobility fellowships : 1st February and 1st August.
   
• Ambizione grants : 1st November

To obtain the general written attestation from the Vice-Rectorate for Research for Ambizione grant applications, please contact rolandechristelle.tardy@unil.ch. On presentation of the attestation from the host institute and no later than 10 working days before the submission date.

• Project funding : 1st April and 1st October
• SNSF other funding schemes 

For more information on the SNSF's research funding schemes, please refer to the Swiss National Science Foundation website at www.snf.ch.