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RSS subscribeSwiss National Science Foundation International Short Research Visits
Due: this is perpetual, applications may be submitted at any stage
Organisation: Swiss National Science Foundation
WWW: www.snf.ch/E/funding/individuals/shortvisits
description
The SNSF’s international short research visits allow for researchers working in Switzerland to go abroad or for researchers from elsewhere to come to Switzerland. The visits can last between one week and three months and are limited to one person (the visiting fellow) going to one institute (the host institute). Both the visiting fellow and one person from the host institute (the host) are co-applicants of the pro-posal.
The main aim of this funding instrument, which is open to all fields of research, is to initiate or to consolidate international collaborations. To reach this aim, short research projects between the host institute and the visiting fellow should be carried out during the stay. There should be an exchange of knowledge that is beneficial to both co-applicants.
The funding is not for attendance at congresses, conferences, workshops, seminars, or talks or for scientific sabbaticals.
International short research visits have no geographical limitations. Swiss researchers can go to any other country or researchers from any country can come to Switzerland.
Proposals must be prepared jointly by the visiting fellow and the host. The application can only be submitted by the Swiss co-applicant.
The visiting fellow must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- Hold a doctorate (or an equivalent)
- Be employed as a researcher in his or her country of origin before, during, and after the visit
- Aim to initiate or consolidate, thanks to his or her visit, a continued collaboration between both labs/institutes
- Not already have received support for this funding instrument the same year (even after one year, applications are subjected to restrictions)
General eligibility criteria for the host are as follows:
- Have the approval from the director of the host institute to invite the visiting fellow
- Hold a research/faculty position at the host institute
- Guarantee having the needed capacities (e.g., working space) to welcome the visiting fellow
The visits can last between one week and three months. The SNSF pays lump sums contributing solely to travel (one round trip) and living expenses of the visiting fellow.
The submission of an application is possible at any time, but must be deposited at least two months before the grant is due to start. If the visiting fellow requires a visa, the SNSF recommends submitting the proposal four months ahead.
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