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Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (nccr - on the move) Research Fellow

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the national research hub nccr - on the move, analyzing global human mobility, labor migration governance, and social inclusion policies in European and Swiss contexts.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
PhD in Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Demography, or Migration Law.
English language proficiency
Fluent professional English.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not applicable.
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications on international migration, citizenship regimes, or refugee integration policies.
Recommendation letters
Two academic recommendation letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Salaried postdoctoral fellowship: CHF 75,000 to CHF 84,000/year gross under SNSF senior researcher scales
Application fee
CHF 0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Not applicable; salaried postdoctoral research post.

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 15, 2027 (Annual NCCR research round)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Neuchâtel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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