The Polymers Laboratory at EPFL announces two International PhD Positions in Polymer Synthesis, focusing on designing and synthesizing block copolymers that mimic mussel-derived proteins’ structure and properties. This initiative forms part of a broader multidisciplinary collaboration with partners in Switzerland and Canada, integrating biology, materials science, and polymer chemistry to create strong, tough synthetic materials …
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) invites applicants to apply for a Fully funded PhD Position in Microbial Physiology and Resource Biorecovery Laboratory (MICROBE). The project focuses on the ecology of methane-oxidizing bacteria and their role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in environmental engineering, microbiology, chemical engineering, …
The SNSF Starting Grants 2026 are now open for applications! This prestigious funding opportunity supports talented early-career researchers aiming to establish their own independent projects in Switzerland. To be eligible for the grants, applicants must have earned their PhD between 2 and 8 years before the call deadline and have at least 2 years of …
The Silvio and Marianne Tarchini Foundation, Manno is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. These scholarships are intended for deserving young Swiss students, particularly from Ticino, to support their studies at universities and federal institutes of technology in Switzerland, universities abroad (especially in the UK), universities of …
The Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel is offering Postdoctoral Position in Bone Marrow Tissue Engineering. The project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, focuses on developing 3D human bone marrow tissue models to study and improve hematopoiesis. To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, applicants must hold a recent PhD in …
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), one of Europe’s top universities, is inviting candidates to apply for Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematics. The position focuses on number theory, especially automorphic forms and the formalization of mathematics. To be eligible for the position, applicants must hold or be close to completing a PhD in Mathematics, have a …
ETH Zurich’s RobotX Center for Robotics is offering postdoctoral positions for talented and motivated researchers from around the world. The program provides opportunities to work on exciting topics such as soft robotics, autonomous vehicles, machine learning, human-robot interaction, and more. Applicants must hold a PhD with a strong academic record, have relevant research experience, and …
ETH Zurich is offering Focus Grants to support postdoctoral researchers in preparing competitive applications for major early-career funding schemes. The programme combines financial support with an intensive 8-week grant-writing bootcamp, fostering academic independence and professional growth. Eligibility for the grant is open to postdoctoral researchers employed at ETH Zurich on a fixed-term contract of at …
The University of Basel is offering the Propelling Grant, a funding program designed to help researchers transform their discoveries into impactful start-ups. Participants gain access to an acceleration program, investor meetings, workshops, mentoring, and expert networks to bridge the gap between research and market. The study grant is open to researchers with an active affiliation …
The Swiss Leading House Africa is inviting applications for the Research Partnership Grants. The program supports Swiss researchers in building or strengthening collaborations with African partners through early-stage joint projects. Grants of up to CHF 40,000 are available, depending on career stage. The study program is open to researchers at any career stage affiliated with …
To provide a funding source to international students undertaking their higher studies in Switzerland , EPFL has organized the CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2025-2026. To be eligible for this award, applicants of any nationality are eligible. They must have a doctoral degree (or be close to completion), secure endorsement from a …
The Solidarity Fund Foundation is offering Scholarships to support international students enrolled at ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich who are facing financial difficulties. The scholarship provides partial financial aid and promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and access to education. Applicants must be international students enrolled at ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich. They …
To provide a funding source to international students undertaking their higher studies in Switzerland, the Franklin University Switzerland has organized the Postdoctoral Position for the academic year 2025-2026. To be eligible for the postdoctoral position at Franklin University Switzerland, applicants must hold a PhD in political science or a related discipline and demonstrate a strong …
The BackPack-Excellence Scholarship for Women is now open for international students. Offered by the BackPack Foundation in partnership with IMD, this scholarship supports exceptional women who aspire to lead but have faced barriers such as financial hardship or career disruptions. The scholarship is open to women worldwide applying to the IMD MBA program who have …
Are you currently working on a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis in the field of power engineering transmission at a university, university of applied sciences, or a federal institute of technology? If so, the Swissmem Power Engineering Transmission Industry Sector invites you to submit your thesis for the prestigious Best Thesis Award 2025! The study award …