Research Promotion Services - UniFr

28/05/2025

The ERC has opened its Advanced Grant 2025 call (deadline 28 Aug 2025), and Swiss-based researchers are eligible to apply with Swiss institutions.

Are you an established, leading principal investigator who wants long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, ambitious project? The ERC Advanced Grant could be for you.Who can apply? Applicants for the ERC Advanced Grants - called Principal Investigators (PI) - are expected to be active researche...

27/05/2025

The Innosuisse Innovation Council is currently looking for qualified experts to assist in reviewing funding applications. Could this be an opportunity for you?

The Innosuisse Innovation Council is currently looking for qualified experts to assist in reviewing funding applications, supporting innovation projects and implementing various promotional activities.

27/05/2025

If you are preparing a Horizon Europe collaborative project, you may be interested in this hands-on proposal writing training provided by Euresearch!

From Theory to Practice Mastering Horizon Europe Collaborative Project Proposals Onsite Hands-On Proposal Writing Training From Theory to Practice Mastering Horizon Europe Collaborative Project ProposalsAre you preparing to submit a Horizon Europe collaborative project proposal Join us for a compreh...

27/05/2025

The ERC Scientific Council is looking for new members! The European Commission is inviting the European research community to nominate outstanding candidates for membership to the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC).

The European Commission is inviting the European research community to nominate outstanding candidates for membership to the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC).

21/05/2025

Do you have an innovative project idea? The HIP initiative, a collaborative call from Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg's IST Institute and Post Advertising | Swiss Post, may be for you. The submission deadline is on 17 October 2025.

https://hipi.human-ist.ch/

24/04/2025

An excellent opportunity to learn more about the Pillar 2 work programmes during your lunchbreak!

🔎 Looking to apply for Horizon Europe Pillar 2 funding in 2025?

Join us for a lunchtime online event on to explore the 2025 work programmes under Pillar 2: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness.

📆 28 April 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00

What to expect:
✅ Tips on navigating Horizon Europe
✅ Update on Switzerland’s status
✅ Thematic sessions + expert Q&A

🔗 Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/pbvygsccyp

11/04/2025

We are excited to share some great news – our office has moved location! You can now drop in to see us at Avenue Beauregard 1 (5th Floor). Come and enjoy the scenic view and have a chat about all things connected to research funding.

26/02/2025

Have you ever wondered how the Research Promotion Service of the Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg can help you? Then have a look at our new video introduction and get in touch with us!

05/02/2025

Are you curious to hear more about the current status of Swiss researchers wishing to apply for Horizon Europe calls? Then do attend this webinar organised by our
colleagues on 11 February, 10-11h!

Second Event - Expand your Horizon New Possibilities for Swiss Organisations to Access Horizon Europe Online Swiss Organisations can now apply as Beneficiaries in Horizon Europe and Euratom calls from 2025 programme year onward We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd edition of our national webinar....

31/01/2025

Do you have a bit of spare time left before term starts again?! Unlikely though that may be, it is a good time to plan which funding opportunities you will apply to this year. Have a look at the open calls to see if there is something that would suit you! https://www.unifr.ch/research/en/news-events/news/32322/open-calls?

30/12/2024

You may have heard about the very positive news concerning the negotiations between Switzerland and the EU. But what does this mean for Swiss researchers in 2025? Read up here :

Swiss researchers can take part in Horizon Europe, Euratom, and Digital Europe projects from 2025. Coordination is allowed, and Swiss budgets will be included in EU calls. Euresearch will hold an online information event on January 20 – register to learn more about new opportunities.

24/10/2024

No matter what field your research is in, sooner or later it will be evaluated. We know that quantity does not equal quantity, but quantitative indicators are regularly used in research assessment. How can this be done responsibly? Come to this talk and discuss!