Research support
This section of the website is dedicated to Research Support and provides USI researchers with:
- Information on all open calls for research projects and information events;
- Specific information on each funding programme for PhD students, postdocs and experienced researchers;
- Support for the preparation of applications;
- Support and advice to write a Data Management Plan;
- Research project administration;
This information and support is provided by the Research Service of USI (Università della Svizzera italiana), whose mission is to support USI researchers in their scientific activities.
The service hosts the regional Euresearch office, a non-profit organisation funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) which promotes and facilitates the participation of researchers, organisations and companies in European R&I projects and programmes.
Research USI in facts and figures
Focus of the week:
BRIDGE Proof of Concept
Deadline: 2 September, 2024
Eligibility
- For Ph.D. students, postdoc students, senior researchers, professors
- BA, MA or PhD degree obtained within 4 years
- Researchers of Swiss federal and cantonal universities
- Research institutions in Switzerland must be accredited by swissuniversities.
- A researcher can apply to this call regardless of their nationalities
Funding and Duration
- Covers PI Salary and costs directly linked to project execution; max. CHF 130,000 per year.
- Funding duration is twelve months, with a possible extension of six months.
- General BRIDGE benefits: Support for participation in Innosuisse’s Start-up Training and Assisted Patent Search scheme.
