Synapsis Foundation Call for Proposals 2023

Research and Transfer Service

Submission deadline: 25 June 2023

Deadline: 25 June, 2023

Dementia Research Switzerland – Synapsis Foundation supports projects in the field of neurodegeneration research.

  • Research Grants for Principal Investigators: Support of innovative projects of established research teams.
  • Career Development Awards: Support advanced postdoctoral researchers at Swiss Universities and Research Institutions seeking to establish themselves as independent researchers in the field of neurodegenerative disorders.

Eligibility criteria​​​​​​​

  • Applications can only be submitted by scientists working at a university or other research institution located in Switzerland. 
  • Only one project per main applicant is funded at a time.

Funding and duration
Research Grants for Principal Investigators supports with up to CHF 300’000 for up to 3 years (e.g. CHF 100´000 per year for a three-year project). Institutions may not charge indirect or overhead costs on these awards.
Career Development Awards supports maximum of CHF 100’000 per year for up to four years (phase 1 and 2). Institutions may not charge indirect or overhead costs on this award.

For more information, please contact Anna Lazzarinetti and visit the dedicated website.