Collegium Helveticum Early-Career Fellowship 2026 Zurich

About the Fellowship

The Early-Career Fellowship 2026 at Collegium Helveticum in Zurich supports outstanding academics and artists at a critical stage in their careers. This fully funded ten-month programme encourages interdisciplinary projects that cross traditional boundaries between academic and artistic disciplines. Fellows can pursue independent or small-team research in fields spanning arts, humanities, natural sciences, applied sciences, and artistic research. The fellowship provides mentorship from established researchers and access to institutional resources at ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, and Zurich University of the Arts. Fellows are expected to organise an interdisciplinary event connected to their project, contributing to the Collegium’s vibrant academic and artistic programme. This fellowship fosters innovation, collaboration, and global research engagement, preparing participants to advance in academia, artistic practice, or major grant applications.

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Fellowship / Details

Position Title: Early-Career Fellowship
Host Institution: Collegium Helveticum, Zurich
Administering Body / Funding Agency: ETH Zurich
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Research Field(s): Interdisciplinary research, arts, humanities, natural sciences, applied sciences, artistic research
Fellowship Type: Postdoctoral / Early-Career Fellowship, Full-time
Level: Early-career
Fellowship Duration: 10 months
Expected Start Date: September 2026
Working Hours: Full-time, weekdays
Funding/Compensation: CHF 75,000–CHF 85,000 salary, CHF 2,000 research/travel allowance, CHF 10,000 event funding
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD in academic disciplines or Master’s from art school (if doctoral degrees not awarded)

Supported Research Fields / Areas

Interdisciplinary research in arts and sciences
Academic research across natural sciences, applied sciences, and humanities
Artistic research and fine arts projects
Collaborative projects involving small interdisciplinary teams

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree in an academic discipline or Master’s degree from an art school
Degree awarded within 8 years of fellowship start
Academic age of 5 years or less (allowances for career breaks, parental care, part-time employment)
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong research or artistic publication record
Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
International research or artistic exposure
Not Eligible:
Applicants employed under direct supervision of proposed associate fellow within 12 months prior to fellowship

Fellowship / Job Benefits

Monthly salary: CHF 75,000–CHF 85,000
Health and accident insurance coverage
Travel allowance up to CHF 2,000
Event funding up to CHF 10,000
Visa sponsorship and work permit assistance for international fellows
Office space, IT and library resources, access to university facilities
Integration into academic and artistic networks in Zurich

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent or small-team interdisciplinary research projects
Organise and execute an interdisciplinary event related to the fellowship project
Participate in seminars, workshops, and discussions with other fellows
Engage with Zurich academic and artistic communities
Prepare project outputs suitable for major grant applications

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit the application online via eResearch Portal. Ensure all required documents are attached before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Documents: