Society in Science – The Branco Weiss Fellowship is a unique postdoc program. It awards young researchers around the world with a generous personal research grant, giving them the freedom to work on whatever topic they choose anywhere in the world, for up to five years. This research fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers after their PhD and before their first faculty appointment. The aim is to award up to ten fellowships each year. Researchers who pursue unconventional projects outside the mainstream of science (including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities) may apply. Those in current postdoctoral positions are also eligible.
Contact
ETH Zurich
Rämistrasse 101
CH-8092 Zurich
Tel.: +41 44 632 20 84 (Sonja Isliker)
Tel.: +41 44 632 81 46 (Kathrin Ringger)
E-Mail: brancoweissfellowship@ethz.ch
Submission
January 15
Website
Duration
up to 5 years
Level of education
Researcher with Ph.D.
Next Deadlines
15.01.2026
Funding Types
scholarships / personnel costs
Budget
max. CHF 600'000 for five years
Last update
13.02.2025