CHF 1 million (+ salary) for researchers with 2-8 years of research experience after PhD to lead a project with their own team for 5 years.

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.

Financing for PhD students who are not funded through the SNSF to undertake a 6-12 month research stay abroad.

CHF 750,000-1,000,000 for transdisciplinary projects with solution-oriented approaches that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and reducing poverty.

CHF 240,000 for innovative projects that use transdisciplinary methods to promote climate protection and involve societal players in the Bern region in new and impactful ways.

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).

Co-financing for the acquisition of equipment worth more than CHF 500,000 that primarily serves a research purpose.

EUR 1-4 million for projects at Technology Readiness Level 1-4 to develop breakthrough technologies with the potential to realize disruptive innovations.