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Gender Equality Grants in Switzerland

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is pleased to offer the Gender Equality Grant, designed to provide young women researchers with individualized and flexible support for their career development. This grant, offering CHF 1,000 per 12 months of project duration, is available to those engaged in SNSF-funded projects or career funding schemes.

Applicants must be women researchers at the doctoral or postdoctoral level, employed in SNSF-funded projects or beneficiaries of SNSF career funding schemes, with the exception of Eccellenza and SNSF Starting Grants. A minimum work-time percentage of 60% is required, except for doctoral students, who are eligible regardless of their work-time percentage.

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The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is a leading organization in Switzerland dedicated to promoting scientific research. Established in 1952, it supports a wide range of research fields, from the humanities to natural and engineering sciences. The SNSF funds individual projects, career advancement for researchers, and national and international collaborations, ensuring that Switzerland remains at the forefront of global scientific innovation.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
  • Department: N/A
  • Course Level: Doctoral and Postdoctoral
  • Award: CHF 1,000 per 12 months of approved project running time
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: All
  • The award can be taken in: Switzerland

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any subject within SNSF-funded projects and career funding schemes.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Applicants must be women researchers at doctoral or postdoctoral level.
    • Must be employed in SNSF-funded projects or be beneficiaries of SNSF career funding schemes (excluding Eccellenza and SNSF Starting Grant).
    • Doctoral students are eligible regardless of their work-time percentage, but other applicants must have a work-time percentage of at least 60%.

How to Apply

The gender equality grant does not require a separate application. It is covered by a deficit guarantee and is automatically available to eligible researchers within SNSF-funded projects. If project funds are insufficient, a compensatory payment may be requested in the final financial report, referencing the corresponding receipts.

Benefits

The grant offers CHF 1,000 per 12 months of project duration to support career development measures such as mentoring, coaching, courses, workshops, or conference attendance. The grant is not applicable to family support measures.

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