Branco Weiss Fellowship
The Branco Weiss Fellowship funds bold, interdisciplinary postdoctoral research that challenges mainstream science, supporting independent thinkers worldwide.
Funder: The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science
Due Dates: January 15, 2026 (2026 intake) | January 15, 2027 (2027 intake)
Funding Amounts: Up to CHF 600,000 total over five years; typically up to ten fellowships awarded per year.
Summary: Supports innovative postdoctoral researchers with bold, interdisciplinary projects that challenge mainstream research.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed their PhD no more than five years before the deadline and not hold a faculty-equivalent position.
Description
The Branco Weiss Fellowship is an internationally competitive program supporting postdoctoral researchers whose work pushes disciplinary boundaries and addresses major social, cultural, political, or economic questions. Fellows receive significant funding and the freedom to pursue their research at any institution worldwide. The program is designed for scientists with outstanding achievements who are eager to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and develop independent research careers outside mainstream approaches.
