The Careers division supports young scientists in all disciplines with a broad range of programmes. Its central tasks include organising the assessment of applicants and their research. In the latter field it supports the responsible body of National Research Council, the specialides Committee Careers.
The following funding programmes are available to promote young scientists:
- Fellowships for prospective and advanced researchers abroad
- Marie Heim-Vögtlin Programme (promotion of women)
- Ambizione, Ambizione-PROSPER, Ambizione-SCORE
- SNSF Professorships
- ProDoc (graduate programmes)