2025 Research Grants from the University of Fribourg at Post-Doctoral Level

The Unifr scholarships, which are awarded in the context of a postdoctorate, enable postdoctoral researchers whose place of residence is abroad to complete a research stay at Unifr for a maximum of three months.

• Table of Content
• About University of Fribourg (Unifr)
• Research Grants
• Requirements for Research Grants Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Fribourg (Unifr)

The University of Fribourg is a public university located in Fribourg, Switzerland. The roots of the university can be traced back to 1580, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg

Research Grants

Application Deadline	30 Jun 2025
Country to study	Switzerland
School to study	University of Fribourg (Unifr)
Type	PhD
Sponsor	University of Fribourg (Unifr)
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Research Grants Qualification

• Completion of a doctoral degree within the last three years at a foreign university recognized by the University of Fribourg (Unifr) at the time of application
• Residence outside Switzerland
• Support from a Professor from Unifr
• Employment or collaboration at a foreign research centre
• Submission of a research project to be carried out at Unifr
• Timely submission of the application with all required documents

Documents Required for Application

The application must include the following documents (only online applications will be accepted):

Administrative documents:

1. completed application form (must be printed, signed, and uploaded again)
2. curriculum vitae/resume
3. letter of support from the professor at the University of Fribourg (Unifr) who will accept the applicant into his/her research group
4. copy of the doctoral degree obtained within the last three years
5. confirmation of the foreign research centre in which the candidate is employed or involved
6. proof of residence
7. digital ID photo (JPEG format)
8. copy of passport

Scientific documents

1. description of the research project at the University of Fribourg (including a time table)
2. description of the necessity of the scholarship to carry out the research project and justification of why the research must be carried out at the University of Fribourg
3. list of publications

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Fribourg (Unifr) on admin.unifr.ch to apply

• There are two application deadlines every year:

  • 28 February for stays starting after the following 1 September (the application link will be published on 1 November)
  • 30 June for stays starting after the following 1 February (the application link will be published on 1 April)

  Please note: The procedure to obtain a visa usually takes at least three months!

• Description
• Application process

For more details, visit University of Fribourg Scholarship webpage