ERC Consolidator Grant 2019 Applicants Training

10-01-2019, 13:15–16:45 in Bern (only for Researchers Applying to the Open Call). During this training, you will get information and tips on the different parts of the application. Participants are expected to work on a submission to the open Consolidator Grant Call, plan to submit with a host institution in Switzerland and be familiar with […]



Basic Training on EU RDI Opportunities in Lausanne

11-01-2019, 13:15–16:15 This event provides newcomers with a general overview of European programmes and supporting initiatives for Research, Development and Innovation (RDI). The aim of the event is to help participants decide if and which European RDI programmes or initiatives are suited to their needs and capacities. Participants will learn how to get competent advice […]


Robotics in Upcoming Horizon 2020 Calls: Information and Brokerage Day in Brussels

On 18 December 2018, a match-making brokerage day for the robotics community takes place in Brussels. Representatives from the European Commission and euRobotics will also provide you with all the information needed to participate in the calls for proposals. Schlagwörter: Brokerage Day, Call, EU Horizon 2020, Robotics


SNSF Eccellenza: Programm für junge Forschende, die eine Professur anstreben

SNSF Eccellenza Professorial Fellowships und SNSF Eccellenza Grants richten sich an hoch qualifizierte junge Forschende, die eine permanente Professur anstreben. Eccellenza ermöglicht ihnen, ihr Ziel mit einem grosszügig ausgestatteten Forschungsprojekt unter ihrer Leitung und einem Team an einer Hochschule in der Schweiz zu erreichen. Nächste Eingabefrist: 01.02.2019. Schlagwörter: Jungforscher/innen, Professur, SNSF Eccellenza


2. Call BREF 2018 – „FIRST VENTURES“

Unter dem Titel BREF – «First Ventures» fördert die Gebert Rüf Stiftung Bachelor- und Masterstudierende von Fachhochschulen, die in ihrer Abschlussarbeit eine innovative Geschäftsidee entwickeln. Die Unterstützung beinhaltet einen finanziellen Projektbeitrag sowie ein individuell abgestimmtes Coachingprogramm. Für den Schwerpunkt stehen jährlich CHF 1.5 Mio. zur Verfügung. Der 2. Call ist nun offen, Deadline ist der […]


Grant-making Foundation Days @EPFL – September 6-7, 2018

Participants will have the opportunity to learn first-hand from representatives of renowned Swiss and international Foundations about their current and upcoming funding opportunities and their vision regarding research funding during the plenary sessions. Do not miss the opportunity to meet high profile speakers and former grantees during the coffee breaks, poster sessions and networking time. […]



Five Questions, One Project: ZHAW Helps Young Swiss Companies Find Investors in Asia

In the context of the bilateral science and technology cooperation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) with Asia, for which ETH Zurich acts as Leading House, Max Weber from the ZHAW Center for Asia Business has been asked to promote young Swiss entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. He is developing a […]