The University of Fribourg issues mobility grants to advanced foreign researchers domiciled abroad who wish to take up a research placement at the University of Fribourg at doctorate or post-doctorate level.
All research areas that are offered at the University of Fribourg are eligible.
The duration for PhD students is 4 months. The financial support amounts to CHF 1900 / month.
For holders of a Dotor's title it can be between 1 and 3 months. The financial support is CHF 2700 / month.
The extension of the duration is not possible.
Qualifying conditions
For PhD student:
- Minimum inscription of two semesters at a foreign university recognized by the University of Fribourg at doctoral level (not being registered at the University of Fribourg)
- Foreign residence
- Being younger than 35 upon arrival at the University of Fribourg
- Being engaged in a research project at the University of Fribourg
- Having submitted a complete file
For Post-Docs:
- Holding a Doctor's title that was completed within the last three years at a foreign university recognized by the University of Fribourg
- Foreing residence
- Being employed or involved in research at a foreign research centre of a foreign university
- Having submitted a complete file
Deadlines
- 28th of February for a stay beginning on the following 1st of September at the earliest.
- 31st of July for a stay beginning on the following 1st of February at the earliest.
Researchers who do not need a visa (EU/EFTA countries) can make a special request, with justification, in order to begin earlier.