SNSF Practice-to-Science
Supports SNSF Practice-to-Science transitions for researchers returning from industry into applied academic innovation roles.
SNSF Practice-to-Science is a Swiss career grant for researchers who are moving from industry or professional practice back into academic posts at universities of applied sciences. It sits under the Swiss National Science Foundation, which uses the scheme to support experienced people who can bring practice knowledge into an academic setting in Switzerland. The program is active and runs on an annual cycle. The record sets grant sizes from 448,000 to 1.68 million, with four years of support. Applicants must be based in Switzerland, individuals cannot apply alone, and the scheme is a grant program rather than an equity, loan, or prize route. It is built for a researcher and host institution, not for a commercial venture seeking capital. The best fit is a candidate who can show a credible bridge between professional experience and a clear academic role in applied sciences. Because the scheme is career-oriented, the application needs a defined research agenda, a host institution that can anchor the work, and a reason for why the move back into academia changes the field rather than merely changing the employer.
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.