National Center of Competence in Research Call for short-term incoming Visiting Fellowships 2025 fully funded to Switzerland

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Closing Date: 15 March 2025.

National Center of Competence in Research Call for short-term incoming Visiting Fellowships 2025 fully funded to Switzerland

Overview

The National Center of Competence in Research (nccr – on the move) aims to enhance the understanding of contemporary phenomena related to migration and mobility in Switzerland and beyond. Connecting disciplines, the NCCR brings together eleven research projects from the social sciences, economics and law. Managed from the University of Neuchâtel, the network comprises eight universities in Switzerland.

To enhance international exchange and cooperation, the nccr – on the move offers short-term incoming Visiting Fellowships. The Fellowship Scheme can be used to host senior (PostDoc) and junior (doctoral students and Master’s degree holders) researchers from abroad, who wish to collaborate with the nccr – on the move for a duration of two to three months. Applications from researchers coming from or based in a low or middle-income country are particularly encouraged to participate in the short-term incoming Visiting Fellowships.

Eligibility

Applying Junior Fellows need to fulfill the following requirements:

be enrolled in a doctoral training program in a university abroad, or be in possession of a Master’s degree;
provide the names of two referees (upon request from inviting Projects, candidates may be asked to submit recommendation letters);
indicate one Project as a potential host (depending on affinities with their research);
present a research plan that illustrates potential synergies and collaborations with the work undertaken in the nccr – on the move and with members of the NCCR, in particular with the Project they would like to be hosted by;
not have a permanent affiliation and/or a permanent residence in Switzerland at the time of application.

Applying Senior Fellows need to fulfill the following requirements:

have completed doctoral training;
provide the names of two referees (upon request from inviting Projects, candidates may be asked to submit recommendation letters);
choose and indicate one Project as a potential host (depending on affinities with their research);
present a research plan that illustrates potential synergies and collaborations with the work undertaken in the nccr – on the move and with members of the NCCR, in particular with the Project they would like to be hosted by;
not have a professorship or other tenured position in a university located in a country listed under category A identified by the International Sociological Association (ISA) at the time of application;
not have a permanent affiliation and/or a permanent residence in Switzerland at the time of application.