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:

1. 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)
2. Foreign residence
3. Being younger than 35 upon arrival at the University of Fribourg
4. Being engaged in a research project at the University of Fribourg
5. Having submitted a complete file

For Post-Docs:

1. Holding a Doctor's title that was completed within the last three years at a foreign university recognized by the University of Fribourg
2. Foreing residence
3. Being employed or involved in research at a foreign research centre of a foreign university
4. 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.