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Ambizione

Grant Fully funded
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Switzerland 2026

Information

Ambizione is a grant programme for early-career researchers to conduct, manage and lead an independent research project at a Swiss higher education institution. The SNSF awards two types of Ambizione grants for a maximum of four years: one that covers the grantee’s salary and project funds, and a project grant that comprises only project funds. The scheme supports researchers from Switzerland and abroad who have a link with Switzerland.

Benefits

Grantee salary (for one grant type) and project funds; funding duration up to four years.

Eligibility

Early-career researchers, including researchers from Switzerland and abroad and those holding non-professorial academic positions at higher education institutions; candidates must have a link with Switzerland and each contact person can support only one applicant.

Application

Submit an application via the SNSF online portal; information event registration is available for an online presentation and Q&A.

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