SNSF Starting Grants 2026

Grants for researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland.

The SNSF Starting Grants 2026 call is aimed at researchers interested in leading their own research project and team in Switzerland. These grants represent the SNSF's highest level of career funding.SNSF Website.

Please find information about applying for SNSF Starting Grants at the Department of Chemistry (DoC) below.

We invite applications for SNSF Starting Grants 2026.

The Department of Chemistry invites applications from candidates intending to apply for Starting Grants of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). At the University of Zurich, SNSF Starting Grant recipients have assistant professor status (non-tenure track), and the Department of Chemistry aims to identify candidates to be supported in an interview round.

For applicants for the Department of Chemistry please be aware of the following time schedule:

Thursday, March 12^th, 2026, 17:00: Deadline for Applicants

Friday, March 20^th, 2026: Candidates will be informed
Tuesday, March 31^st, 2026: Zoom Interviews
Expectations for the interview: 20 min presentation, 20 min interview.
Thursday, April 2^nd, 2026: Candidates will be informed

Tuesday, May 5^th, 2026: Deadline at the SNF

Apply online

Please submit your cover letter, CV and a 5-page research proposal in a single PDF file.