Swissnex - Impact Sabbatical in San Francisco (2024)
Research Service
24 October 2023
Swissnex Impact Sabbatical in San Francisco (2024)
Participants
- Swiss researchers, professors, and lecturers.
- Must organize funding to cover program expenses.
Duration
- Two program lengths available: 2-4 weeks or 5-8 weeks.
Program Highlights
- Winter 2024: Focus on Health & Well-Being (Start: Jan 15, 2024).
- Spring 2024: Focus on Climate & Sustainability (Start: Apr 15, 2024).
- Summer 2024: Focus on AI, Data & Digital Space (Start: Aug 19, 2024).
Benefits for Participants
- Immersion in the San Francisco Bay Area innovation ecosystem.
- Collaboration opportunities with local partners.
- Training sessions, workshops, and introductions.
- Access to Swissnex workspace at Pier 17.
2-4 Week Sabbatical
- Development of SMART goals with Swissnex staff support.
- Access to Swissnex office at Pier 17.
- Coaching sessions on networking, storytelling, growth mindset, and impact mindset.
- Individual check-ins and participation in Swissnex events.
5-8 Week Sabbatical (Includes all 2-4 Week benefits)
- Continued coaching on milestones and challenges.
- Feedback and support on project ideas.
- Opportunity for an in-depth presentation to the Pier 17 community.
- Option to extend with designated desk space for an additional two weeks.
Costs
- For pricing details, contact [email protected].
Timeline
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Winter 2024:
- Application deadline: Nov 30, 2023
- Decision by Swissnex: Dec 15, 2023
- Travel Commitment deadline: Dec 19, 2023
- Kickoff (virtual): Jan 8, 2024
- Prep week (virtual): Jan 8 - Jan 12, 2024
- Sabbatical start in SF: Jan 15, 2024
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Spring 2024:
- Application deadline: Feb 16, 2024
- Decision by Swissnex: Mar 4, 2024
- Travel Commitment deadline: Mar 18, 2024
- Kickoff (virtual): Apr 8, 2024
- Prep week (virtual): Apr 8 - Apr 12, 2024
- Sabbatical start in SF: Apr 15, 2024
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Summer 2024:
- Application deadline: Jun 3, 2024
- Decision by Swissnex: Jun 24, 2024
- Travel Commitment deadline: Jul 15, 2024
- Kickoff (virtual): Aug 12, 2024
- Prep week (virtual): Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
- Sabbatical start in SF: Aug 19, 2024
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