SNSF support schemes

Research stays abroad

• NCCR Mobility Grants for NCCR Catalysis PhD students and postdocs, up to CHF 20k (application form and guidelines)
  For PhD students and postdocs with at least 50% involvement in NCCR Catalysis, whose 6-12 months stay at an institution abroad is supported by their PI, and who are funded by NCCR Catalysis during this period. The research stay needs to add value to the research project and the researcher’s career. Eligible costs include travel costs to and from the host institution, subsistence costs abroad (e.g., accommodation), and expenses for relevant scientific meetings that may not be covered otherwise. The grant covers costs up to CHF 20k; it may be higher if the grantee is accompanied by their family (partner and children).

  Documents to provide: Filled-in form, research plan for stay abroad, detailed budget for additional costs, written confirmation from PI and host institution.

  Applications prepared by the applicant and their PI may be sent anytime to Dr. Marie-Francine Lagadec ().

• Mobility Grants for non-NCCR Catalysis PhD students and postdocs working on SNSF-funded projects (more information)
  Applications may be submitted anytime through mySNF.