Switzerland Johannes Geiss Fellowship 2027: Want to Apply?
Have a research question that would benefit from several months of focused work with space and Earth scientists in Switzerland? The Johannes Geiss Fellowship 2027 at the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern is open until 9 October 2026. It supports established, internationally recognised scientists pursuing independent research.
Your first decision: can you explain why your project needs ISSI’s scientific environment? A strong application connects your research question, relevant collaborators and a realistic visiting schedule.
Opportunity Highlights
| Candidate Most Asked questions | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| Which fields fit? | Astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary sciences and Earth sciences. |
| Where and when? | ISSI, Bern, Switzerland; earliest start January 2027. |
| What support is offered? | Travel and living costs; the fellowship overview also lists accommodation and office space. Exact financial amounts are not stated. |
| When are results due? | No later than 23 November 2026. |
| IELTS or application fee? | No test requirement or application fee stated in the call. |
| Information checked | 5 October 2026. |
Does your research profile fit?
The fellowship targets internationally renowned scientists with an established research contribution in one of ISSI’s four fields. Assess your fit through your publications, scientific achievements and proposed contribution to the institute.
The call does not specify an age limit or a fixed number of years after the PhD. Female scientists are explicitly encouraged to apply.
What would make your project convincing?
Show what you will investigate, why ISSI is the right setting and what the visit could produce. As a practical drafting exercise, answer: “By the end of my stay, I aim to resolve this question through these methods and collaborations.”
Identify possible Swiss or other institutional collaborators. Fellows are expected to engage with ISSI staff, visitors and scientific activities; include your availability for outreach such as public lectures.
How do you assemble and submit the application?
Combine your application into one PDF and submit it through ISSI’s online form.
- Read the 2027 fellowship call: Prepare a cover letter of up to two pages, research and collaboration outline of up to three pages, CV of up to five pages and your ten most relevant publications.
- Complete the PDF: Add a declaration of availability for outreach activities, as required by the upload instructions. Name the file with your name and keep it within 5 MB.
- Use the official application form: Enter your affiliation, research topic and other requested details, upload the PDF and submit.
What should you finish before 9 October?
The last date to apply for the Johannes Geiss Fellowship 2027 offered by ISSI is 9 October 2026. The call does not specify a closing time or time zone, so submit early.
Start with your research outline, select the publications that best support it, then check every page limit and the upload size. Selection will be communicated by 23 November 2026, with visits able to begin from January 2027.