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The Branco Weiss Fellowship - Society in Science, domiciled and run by ETH Zurich
Branco Weiss Fellowship 2027 for Postdoctoral Researchers (Society in Science, ETH Zurich)
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Supports outstanding early-career postdoctoral researchers to pursue independent, original and unconventional research projects at suitable academic institutions worldwide.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- nationality all nationalities
- degree PhD obtained no more than five years before 2027-01-15; official examination or certificate date determines e…
- Not open to: career stage holds or has previously held a faculty-equivalent position
- career stage demonstrate significant contributions to their field
- proposed project departs from the mainstream of the applicant’s discipline
- demonstrate willingness to participate in dialogue about social, cultural, political, or economic questions b…
- institution obtain an invitation letter from a prospective host professor or host institution supporting the proposed project
- be willing and able to travel to the Greater Zurich Area and attend the annual symposium in person
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- degree officially hold a doctoral degree by 2027-01-15
- degree successfully pass PhD defence before the deadline; formal degree certificate may not yet have been issued
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- age no restriction based on biological age
- design a surprisingly novel and scientifically rigorous research project
- career stage junior researcher with a record of outstanding scientific achievement and a passion for venturing into new te…
Not open to: faculty-equivalent positions, such as assistant professor or lecturer
- Who is eligible
- All nationalities explicitly accepted
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to max. CHF 600,000 for up to five years. It may be used to cover all legitimate costs of research (salary and/or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, personnel). Financial support is given as a project grant administered by the host institution; the project can be carried out at any academic host institution worldwide.
- Duration
- 4+ years
- Host institution
- A suitable academic host institution selected by the applicant
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Read the programme information carefully before applying or contacting the programme, and review the eligibility criteria. Required Open this official step
- Develop an original research idea and prepare an explanation of its originality, methodology, feasibility, and anticipated contribution. Required
- Identify a suitable host institution, contact a prospective host, and obtain an invitation letter. If working with multiple institutions, obtain the letter from the main host where the project will begin. Required
- Prepare the motivation letter, research proposal, CV, three selected publications, five reviewer suggestions, and proof of doctoral qualification. Follow the page limits and PDF and file-size requirements; reviewer suggestions are entered directly in the online application. Required
- Access the application portal. ETH Zurich members sign in using SSO; others must log in or register and set a password when using the platform for the first time. Required Open this official step
- Complete and submit the application through the designated online system before the deadline. Required
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Deadline notes
- Applicants are encouraged to submit one to two days before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties.
- Deadline timezone
- Central European Time (CET)
- Application cycle
- 2027 application cycle
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