Politics courses for researchers: How do I get my message to politicians and administrators?

Dialogue between researchers, the public, politicians and business has increased. How can you make your expertise heard in political circles and how do you find the right contacts in parliament and the administration?
Researchers and politicians have to work together constructively to overcome the challenges facing society. Making this a success will not only require politicians who are interested in science, but also researchers who know something about politics.
The SNSF is partnering with Reatch to offer courses that will strengthen your political skills as a researcher and get you into shape for constructive dialogue with Swiss politicians. The course will give you practical knowledge of how politics is done in Switzerland so that you can share your expertise based on a sound understanding of the politics and help shape changes that will benefit society as a whole.
There will be no English course in 2026. You can find more information in the news linked below.
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In case of non-attendance on the course day without prior cancellation, you may be charged the course fees in full.
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