The SBB Research Fund supports research on current issues concerning the Swiss transport network that have been neglected in the Swiss or international context. Researchers from Swiss universities are invited to apply for project funding. The research committee of the SBB Research Fund continually updates a list of research topics. Focus is on current and future challenges in public transport/railways.
The SBB Research Fund for research in transport management has the following objectives:
- Supporting research in current issues concerning the transport network in Switzerland or in the international context with a special focus on innovation and the future of mobility.
- Examining practical issues in transport studies, exploring innovative ideas and collating and bringing together knowledge about the public transport network in Switzerland in order to support long-term, sustainable development of the transport network.
- Strengthening collaboration and the visibility of Swiss research in the field of transport management.
Contact
SBB Lab
Universität St.Gallen
Dufourstrasse 40a
CH-9000 St.Gallen
daniel.bazzi@unisg.ch.
Application Info
Researchers can hand in either an expression of interest or a project proposal. An expression of interest is a brief description of an early project idea and should allow for an early feedback by the SBB Research Fund to the authors. A project proposal is a formal and elaborate application for a research project.
Website
Level of education
Researcher with Ph.D.
Next Deadlines
28.03.2025
Funding Types
scholarships / personnel costs, collaborative project, conferences, non-personnel research expenses, travel expenses
Budget
max. 100'000 CHF
Last update
06.03.2025