ERC Grants / SNSF Professorships: Call to identify and offer support to selected candidates
The Department of Geography (GIUZ) at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich is pleased to support candidates for grants that allow to lead an independent research project and team, equivalent to the level of an assistant professorship.
GIUZ recognises the value of such grants to early-career researchers, and the important role that the Department can play in providing support to candidates during both the grant writing process and as a hosting institution. We therefore aim to identify and offer support to selected candidates early in the grant writing process.
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The next deadline for ERC Starting Grants is expected to be in October 2026. Potential applicants should send us the materials detailed below by May 21, 2026. |
Applicants have an excellent track record. The University of Zurich has signed the DORA declaration, and values contributions to scientific research, teaching, supervision, science communication and services. Applicants wish to develop a research group at GIUZ, have research interests that build upon and complement existing research at GIUZ, and are prepared to involve themselves in Departmental activities (for example through contributions to teaching and service).
GIUZ is particularly interested in candidates whose proposed research matches GIUZ’s identified research priorities in Soils and Global Change, Health Geography and Global Environmental Justice. Furthermore, GIUZ strongly encourages applicants to apply who would add to the diversity of the professorial staff at the Department.
Interested applicants
1. Should check their eligibility for the respective grant (e.g. ERC grant 2027)
2. If eligible, submit the following as a single PDF to the Head of Department by May 21, 2026.
- A motivation letter briefly explaining your project, its fit to GIUZ, your motivation for working with us and the name of a professor at GIUZ with whom you have discussed your plans.
- An SNSF style Curriculum Vitae
We plan to invite selected potential candidates to present their ideas to us in June, before making final decisions with respect to our support.
For more information, please contact the Head of Department.