Baasch-Medicus Foundation
The Baasch-Medicus Foundation aims to recognise and promote outstanding achievements in the field of neurology and provides annual support in the form of financial contributions to research projects.
In principle, a two-year research grant in Switzerland is offered each year to supplement an otherwise already funded part-time clinical position, usually on a 50/50 basis (50% research through the Baasch-Medicus Foundation / 50% clinical work at the place of employment).
Conditions
The following conditions apply to the award of the research grant:
a. Focus on clinical neurological research;
b. Research in Switzerland in connection with clinical work;
c. The applicant is a specialist in neurology or is undergoing further training to become a neurologist and is pursuing an academic career;
d. The applicant is under 45 years of age at the time of submitting the application;
e. The head of the clinic or institute or the research group leader confirms the following in writing:
i. The applicant is suitable and capable of carrying out the research project.
ii. For the duration of the Baasch-Medicus Foundation scholarship, the applicant will be released from their duties for 50% of the time to focus on research and will not perform any clinical or other non-research activities during this period.
iii. The infrastructural, personnel and methodological requirements for carrying out the research project are guaranteed for the duration of the Baasch-Medicus Foundation scholarship.
f. The research project must be submitted to the Baasch-Medicus Foundation office in electronic form (PDF or Word) together with a CV, list of publications and letter of support or letter from a mentor.
g. Applicants will be notified by the end of the calendar year.
h. Upon completion of the project, the results of the research project must be presented in the form of a Baasch-Medicus-Lecture at a neurological conference in Switzerland.
Eberhard Ketz Prize
The award is worth CHF 10,000 and is given in recognition of:
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A scientific paper from the field of clinical research in neurorehabilitation that has been published in an internationally recognised professional journal within the last two years.
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Technical or methodological neurorehabilitation innovations that have been used in clinical applications in the last two years.
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A complete scientific paper on neurorehabilitation
Five copies of the application – including a CV and list of publications (peer-reviewed original papers) plus reprints should be sent to:
Prof. R. Müri
President of the ‘Eberhard Ketz Prize’ Award Committee
Department of Cognitive and Restorative Neurology
Inselspital University Hospital for Neurology
3010 Bern, Switzerland
Ellermann Award
The Mogens and Wilhelm Ellermann Foundation awards the Ellermann Award in the amount of CHF 20,000.
The prize is awarded:
a. for a scientific work in the field of neurological sciences that has been published in the last two years or accepted for publication by an internationally recognised journal,
b. for a monograph that is not in the form of a textbook or overview, or
c. for a comprehensive scientific work in the field of neurological sciences.
The work must have been written by one or more Swiss scientists or by foreigners working at a Swiss clinic or institute. Preference will be given to younger authors who have not yet or recently been habilitated. Applicants must work at a Swiss institution or be Swiss citizens and must submit their curriculum vitae, a list of publications and 1–3 original papers.
Franco Regli Prize
The Franco Regli Foundation for Research in the Field of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Professor of Neurology Franco Regli created the Foundation with the aim of supporting and encouraging researchers in the field of neuroscience to advance the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
From this impulse, the Foundation has established a biennial prize to award the best scientific works in fundamental or clinical research in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. The scientific jury evaluates according to criteria such as originality, innovativeness, and clinical relevance.
IRP-International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia
The International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia (IRP) invites applications and nominations for the:
IRP Schellenberg Research Prize
The IRP Schellenberg Research Prize will be awarded on the basis of scientific merit to recognize recent achievements in the cellular, molecular and clinical aspects of spinal cord development, plasticity and regeneration following lesions.
Eligible for the Prize are young but established group leaders with outstanding achievements in experimental or clinical research related to spinal cord injury and repair. The Prize sum of 100’000 Swiss Francs is to be used for research purposes (personnel, equipment or supplies) and will be handed over by IRP to the winner at the award ceremony.
IRP Research Grants
Funds for two years will be allocated up to 150’000 Swiss Francs on the basis of scientific quality and relevance to paraplegia for research proposals studying mechanisms of injury and repair, as well as long term recovery. Applications from Junior groups are welcome.
IRP Post-doctoral Fellowship
IRP provides fellowships up to two years to young scientists who are either from Switzerland and who want to join an outstanding laboratory or clinic abroad, or from abroad and who wish to work in Switzerland.
Movement Disorder Research Grant by the Jacques and Gloria Gossweiler Foundation
The grant will be offered as an individual fellowship to support an outstanding postdoctoral scientist or clinician running a research program in an internationally acknowledged institution working in the field of non-pharmaceutical treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and other Movement Disorders. Initially the fellowship will be granted for a 2 year period, with a possible extension of the period to a maximum of 4 years. The grant includes the salary for the fellow at a postdoctoral level as well as equipment, if needed.
Neuromuscular Research Association Basel (NeRAB)
Qualified applicants, both at junior or senior level are encouraged to apply. Projects will be judged both on their scientific merit and feasibility. The NeRA–Basel supports basic and clinical research on neuromuscular disorders.
General Conditions for Grants
The NeRA–Basel supports basic and clinical research on neuromuscular disorders. Qualified applicants, both at junior or senior level are encouraged to apply. Projects will be judged both on their scientific merit and feasibility.
NeRAB offers 2 types of funding:
1. Regular Grants up to SF 20’000 per year.
2. Innovative research projects in the following areas:
- Interdisciplinary therapeutic or diagnostic approach
- Development and application of new technologies
- Developing a novel animal or cell model of the disease
- Renewable funding is up to SF 50’000 per year.
Peter Huber Prize
The Swiss Society of Neuroradiology (SSNR) awards the Peter Huber Prize for experimental and/or clinical work in the entire field of neuroradiology (general diagnostic neuroradiology, functional neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology, paediatric neuroradiology, neuroradiology of the head and neck region).
The primary author should be undergoing further training in neuroradiology or have completed further training in neuroradiology and should not be over 40 years of age. The submitted paper must not exceed 50 pages and must be written in English or German. The paper should not have received any previous awards and not have been submitted for consideration for any other awards. The prize is worth CHF 2,000 and will be awarded at the annual conference of the Swiss Society of Neuroradiology (SSNR).
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Research Prize of the Swiss Brain League
Every two years, the Swiss Brain League awards a prize of CHF 20'000 to a Swiss research group in recognition of its outstanding scientific contribution in the field of neurological research. Both clinical and basic research projects are eligible. The prize is always awarded collectively to the group that worked on the winning initiative.
To be considered for the prize, entries must have been published or accepted for publication by an internationally recognized journal within the last two years and should principally have been written and conceived at a Swiss medical and/or scientific institution.
In addition to a scientific publication, all entries (submitted as five copies) should include a declaration stating the intended use of the prize money, a short CV with a publication list attached and a declaration of consent signed by the authors.
Robert Bing Prize
The Robert Bing Prize is financed by the legacy of the Basel neurologist Robert Bing (1878–1956). In accordance with the donor's will, the prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system.
Eligible are young researchers (up to 45 years old, exceptions due to family duties are possible) in basic, translational or clinical neurosciences. The research must be of excellent quality, original, innovative and topical. Candidates should be Swiss or have been working in Switzerland for a significant amount of time.
The Prize is awarded every two years with a prize money of CHF 50'000.– for a single laureate. The Prize money is increased to a total of CHF 60'000.– if several persons are distinguished simultaneously.
Nominations can be submitted by a third party or an academic institution. Self-nomination is not possible. Nominations must be written in English and registered online.
SSBP Young Investigator Award
In order to support and promote the research of young scientists in the field of biological psychiatry in Switzerland, the Swiss Society of Biological Psychiatry (SSBP) awards CHF 5,000 every year to the best original scientific contribution to the advancement of the treatment and understanding of biological backgrounds of mental disorders.
Swiss Brain League Research Grant
Every four years, the Swiss Brain League awards a neuroscientific research grant as start-up financing for junior scientist. Any type of brain research at a recognized scientific institution or clinical department in Switzerland is eligible for the grant. Junior academics who studied medicine, biology, psychology, computer science, or a related subject are eligible.
In principle, the grant should cover a one-year doctoral student salary in the first year if no other financial support is available. The Swiss National Science Foundation rates apply to the salary, with an upper limit of CHF 60,000 including social security.
Swiss League Against Epilepsy
The Swiss League Against Epilepsy (Epilepsy League) is a specialist organisation which works throughout Switzerland and at the same time represents the Swiss Chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The Epilepsy League researches, helps and informs. Its goal is to provide a lasting improvement to the everyday life of those affected by epilepsy and their situation in society.
Alfred Hauptmann Award
The Alfred Hauptmann Award for the best experimental or clinical research now comes with prize money of €20,000. Half the prize money will be awarded to the author of a basic research document that has been published, while the other half will be awarded in the field of clinical research.
The Alfred Hauptmann Award is presented every two years together with the German and Austrian epileptology associations.
Prize for Best Dissertation
This Prize goes to the author of the best master’s or doctoral thesis of the last three years at a Swiss university in the field of epileptology and is worth CHF 1,000. Applications are welcome from all disciplines and professions, and from both basic and clinical subject areas. There is no age limit for applicants.
Research Recognition Award
This award with a prize money of CHF 25,000 supports scientific projects. It is awarded annually to researchers working in Switzerland to improve the understanding of epilepsy and enable treatment processes to be derived or further developed.
Théodore-Ott-Fund
The Swiss Academy of Medical Science (SAMS) can award CHF 200,000 from the Théodore Ott Fund for research in clinical or translational neurology. In accordance with the provisions of the founder's will, the grants are primarily intended for young researchers or research groups conducting their project at a Swiss university.
After a break of several years due to the poor stock market situation, funds from the Théodore Ott Fund were distributed again for the first time in 2018. The funds are designated for research in clinical or translational neurology, with a maximum of 80,000 Swiss francs available per project.
Researchers in the field of neuroscience who are working at a Swiss university and are no older than 45 at the time of application are eligible to apply. Applications must be written in English and registered on the SAMS website.
YouCliN Awards
The YouCliN Thesis Award rewards the best “Neuroscience Theses” and supports young academics at the beginning of their postgraduate training.
The YouCliN Education Award supports young academics during their postgraduate training and allows them to achieve special skills. The award covers the fee for an educational course, workshop, or conference on a neuroscientific topic.
The best published neuroscientific paper and oral presentation by junior clinical neuroscientists at the SFCNS Congress are recognized with the YouCliN Research Award. It honors excellent research activities of young Swiss academics during their postgraduate training.