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With the Humboldt Research Fellowships for experienced researchers, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables academics from abroad with above-average qualifications who completed their doctorate no more than twelve years ago to undertake long-term research stays (6-18 months) in Germany.Deadline 15.11.2026
On behalf of SERI, the SNSF organizes the FLARE programme. It aims to facilitate the development and operation of research infrastructure for major international projects in particle physics, ground-based astrophysics and astroparticle physics during a timeframe of one to two years. Deadline 16.11.2026
The National Research Programs (NRP) make a scientific contribution to addressing societal challenges. They are launched by the Federal Council and address topics of national importance.Deadline 24.11.2026
To make the societal impact of its research more visible, the HSG has established the "Impact Award". This award honors research with a clearly identifiable impact in practice. The HSG awards up to three projects annually, one of which may have a specific regional impact. The projects may stem from all fields of research.Deadline 01.12.2026
The Dr. Theo and Friedl Schöller Research Center at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg aims at contributing to responsible leadership in business and society.Deadline 01.12.2026
The BRIDGE Proof of Concept funding program promotes the further development of scientific results in order to evaluate their economic and/or social potential. It supports researchers who want to implement their research results with a view to entrepreneurial activity or with a partner from the private or public sector.Deadline 01.12.2026
Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the HKPFS aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions.Deadline 01.12.2026
The European Prize for Women Innovators is awarded jointly by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Depending on the category, the prize is worth €50,000, €70,000, or €100,000 and honors women who, through innovative ideas, businesses, or organizations, make a special contribution to the economy, society, or the environment.Deadline 01.12.2026
The Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation is a charitable foundation that is politically and religiously independent. It supports environmental, social and cultural projects throughout Switzerland.Deadline 15.12.2026
Funding Database for Foundations and Associations mainly in Switzerland. Free registration is necessary to use the database. You can search for free keywords, countries, cantons and kinds of funding.
Database of charitable trusts in Switzerland. Free use of basic features upon registration.
Extensive (but not exhaustive) register of all foundations in Switzerland.
Übersicht über die Politikbereiche der Ressortforschung des Bundes 2025-2028.
The most comprehensive online navigation aid for the German foundation landscape.
The online database provides an overview of more than 650 foundations active in Switzerland in the fields of environment and energy as well as education, research and innovation.
culturalpromotion.ch is an information service of the Federal Office of Culture BAK and Migros-Kulturprozent. It assists in the search for funding in the cultural sector.
This website of the Grants Office St.Gallen provides for a list of funding opportunities according to the researcher's career level.
The cantons of St.Gallen, Thurgau and Ticino maintain a joint register of foundations.