Ernst Hadorn Transitional Fellowships

🔬 Ernst Hadorn Transitional Fellowships – Your Path to Independence as a Principal Investigator! 🏆

Are you a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich (UZH) aiming to transition into an independent Principal Investigator (PI) role? The Ernst Hadorn Transitional Fellowships provide a unique opportunity to support your journey! 🚀

🎯 Fellowship Structure

🔹 Phase 1: Postdoc (2 years) – 100,000 CHF/year
🔹 Phase 2: Principal Investigator (PI) (1 year) – 200,000 CHF for lab setup (excludes salary)
🔹 Goal: Secure a tenure-track or equivalent faculty position 🏛️

📌 Important Notes:
✅ The PI phase funding covers lab expenses, equipment, and salaries for coworkers but not the grantee’s salary.
✅ If a tenure-track position is not secured after two years, the funding will be terminated.
✅ The PI phase can be pursued outside UZH but requires an adjunct affiliation with UZH.

📝 Eligibility Criteria

✔ Must be a Postdoc at UZH in molecular life sciences (not necessarily in the Department of Molecular Life Sciences).
✔ Must have at least one first-author (or co-first-author) publication.
✔ Should have a competitive profile to secure a faculty position within 48 months.
✔ Future UZH postdocs can apply if they provide proof of employment.

📅 Application Deadline: April 14, 2025

📍 Interviews in Zurich: June 30, 2025

📂 Application Requirements:
📌 CV & Publication List
📌 Short Research Plan (max. 3 pages)
📌 Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining career plan
📌 Two Letters of Recommendation (one from the current PI)

📧 Submit applications via email to: Dr. Artemi Bendandi (artemi.bendandi@usz.ch)

🔍 Evaluation Process

✅ Applications reviewed by the Board of Trustees & an Independent Scientific Advisory Board.
✅ Additional expert opinions may be considered.

🌟 Take the leap from postdoc to PI and establish your independent research career!

📩 For inquiries, contact Dr. Artemi Bendandi
🔗 More details: https://www.ernsthadornfoundation.org/research-fellowships