Are you an early-career researcher or artist with groundbreaking ideas that defy conventional academic boundaries? Do you aspire to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in an intellectually stimulating environment? If so, the Early-Career Fellowship 2025–2026 at the Collegium Zurich is your golden ticket to a transformative experience!
A Fellowship Like No Other!
The Collegium Zurich invites the most promising scholars and artists from around the globe to embark on an exhilarating 10-month journey in Switzerland. This prestigious fellowship provides a platform for interdisciplinary exploration, artistic innovation, and groundbreaking research. Fellows are encouraged to think outside the box, push the limits of traditional academia, and engage in creative intellectual discourse with peers across various disciplines.
The Early-Career Fellowship is not just a research grant—it’s a launchpad for scholars and artists aiming to make a significant impact in their field. Whether you are developing a radical new theory, working on applied sciences, or pushing the frontiers of artistic expression, this program is designed to support, challenge, and inspire you every step of the way.
Benefits of the Fellowship
- Prestigious Platform – Work alongside leading academics and artists at one of the most intellectually stimulating institutions in the world.
- Financial Support – Fellows receive a full-time postdoctoral position at ETH Zurich, with a monthly salary ranging between CHF 75,000 and CHF 85,000 for the fellowship duration.
- Family-Friendly – Special considerations for applicants with career breaks, part-time employment, and childcare responsibilities.
- Freedom to Innovate – Pursue your independent project with access to world-class research facilities, libraries, and resources.
- Collaboration & Community – Join an interdisciplinary network of like-minded scholars, engage in dynamic seminars, and organize an event related to your research or artistic project.
- Future Opportunities – Use the fellowship to develop a proposal for a major interdisciplinary grant, such as the ERC Starting Grant, SNSF Ambizione, or SNSF Starting Grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- You do not hold a permanent academic position but have demonstrated an impressive track record in your field.
- You have a doctorate (for researchers) or a master’s degree (for artists) from an institution that does not offer doctoral programs.
- Your degree was awarded no more than five years ago (with considerations for career breaks, part-time work, or care responsibilities).
- You can secure a letter of support from an associate fellow at one of the Collegium’s supporting universities (ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, or Zurich University of the Arts).
- You are prepared to spend 10 months (September 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) at the Collegium in Zurich and actively participate in its activities.
Apply: https://collegium.ethz.ch/fellowships/open-call-early-career-fellowships.
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 (23:59 CET).
- Online Interviews: April 14 & 15, 2025.
- Fellowship Begins: September 1, 2025.