Wondering about the next steps in your academic career?

Discover the funding opportunities that can help you establish yourself as an independent researcher. 

Whether you are a PhD candidate looking for funding to support a postdoctoral project or a postdoctoral researcher preparing for the next stage of your academic career, this event is for you!

It may feel too early to think about your next career step, but the best funding opportunities require planning in advance.

Join this event to learn about funding schemes for postdoctoral researchers, understand key eligibility criteria and application timelines, and learn how to prepare strategically. 

Understanding the funding landscape early will help you make informed career decisions and position yourself competitively for future opportunities.

Description

This event targets doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers who wish to gain a clearer understanding of funding and career opportunities available after completing their current academic position.

Participants will receive detailed information on:

• Career funding opportunities offered through the SNSF and Horizon Europe career schemes

• Additional funding schemes available at the postdoctoral level

• Support services provided by UniNE's Grants Office (SRI) and Euresearch
• Research valorisation opportunities, including pathways for knowledge transfer, collaboration with external partners, and innovation

Time will be reserved for questions and discussion, which may continue informally during the apéritif that follows

Objectives

By the end of the event, participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of the different funding opportunities available at the postdoctoral level
• Be better equipped for planning strategically the next steps of their research career
• Understand the eligibility criteria of major funding bodies (SNSF, Horizon Europe)
• Identify the resources and support services available at UniNE (and through external partners) to successfully prepare and submit funding applications

Target audience: Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from all faculties

Organizer: Graduate Campus UniNE

Speakers: 

Thomas Degen, Research and Innovation Advisor, SRI, UniNE

Agnès Rey, Research and Innovation Advisor, SRI, UniNE

Workshop language: English (but questions and answers may be in French or German)

Date: 24.09.2026 (17:00-18:00) followed by an apéritif

Location: UniNE, Avenue du 1er Mars 26, salle C45

Registration deadline: 17.09.2026