CHF 5,000 for networking activities (e.g., seminars, conferences, workshops, internet platforms, peer mentoring, continuing education measures) organized by mid-level faculty from doctoral level.

EUR 1.5 million for outstanding researchers with 0-10 years of research experience after PhD to lead an innovative project with their own team for 5 years.

CHF 250,000 plus PI salary costs for researchers 1-4 years after PhD (or 4-9 years after MD) to independently lead a project over a period of 4 years.

CAD 100,000 for early-career researchers in the natural, biomedical and social sciences and the humanities to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research projects in one of the CEFAR Programs.

EUR 2 million for outstanding researchers with 5-15 years of research experience after PhD to lead an innovative project with their own team for 5 years.

Support for networking activities such as conferences, workshops, short-term exchange programmes, or training courses, as well as measures to disseminate scientific results within COST networks (COST Actions).

Support for doctoral students for 3 years as part of an international training program based on a large joint research project.

EUR 2 million for outstanding researchers with 5-15 years of research experience after PhD to lead an innovative project with their own team for 5 years.

Large multinational projects with at least 3 partners from at least 3 EU Member States or Associated Countries on predefined topics that deal with global challenges.

Projects in the areas of biodiversity, urban transformation, clean energy, secure water supply, transforming healthcare systems, rare diseases, and One Health and antibiotic resistance.

Up to CHF 10,000 to cover costs arising from the preparation of Horizon Europe collaborative project applications in which the University of Bern plays a substantial role (equivalent to coordination).

40-60% of project costs for dual-use technologies that address civilian needs while also strengthening Switzerland's security, mobility, and technological sovereignty.

EUR 4 million for scientific, technological, or deep-tech projects with a Technology Readiness Level of 1-4, to implement groundbreaking technological solutions.

Support in the form of access to the Bernese startup ecosystem, individual coaching, workshops, and up to CHF 10,000 in prize money, to turn promising business ideas into reality.

EUR 60,000 (70% of the costs) for small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to carry out a market feasibility project with a duration of 6 months in collaboration with local stakeholders.

CHF 100,000 for young researchers to translate their scientific findings into innovative products and services.