SNSF Ambizione

SNSF Ambizione - Applying with the University of Fribourg as host institution

The University of Fribourg welcomes applications from candidates seeking to apply for an SNSF Ambizione grant with the University of Fribourg as their host institution.

Detailled information on the application process and internal procedures will be published on this page once the call opens on August 3, 2026.

Please note that the eligibility criteria have been updated:

• Applicants must hold a PhD diploma or have completed their medical studies
• Applicants must submit an application less than 4 years after completing their PhD (extensions possible)
• Applicants must have carried out research activities during at least 12 months after the PhD, at a minimum employment rate of 80%.  
• (new) Applicants must have a Swiss link:
  • be a Swiss national or
  • have a Swiss higher education institution degree (master, doctorate, medical diploma, FMH specialist or equivalent) or
  • have carried out research or clinical work in a Swiss research institution for at least 12 months between the completion of their doctorate or medical diploma and the submission deadline
• (new) Each contact person at the University of Fribourg can support only one applicant.

 Do not hesitate to contact us for eligibility checks or any questions