The instrument funds 3-month research stays in the partner country. Switzerland-based researchers can apply to ETH Zurich for a stay in South Korea and South Korean researchers to the NRF for a stay in Switzerland.
ETH Zurich as the Leading House Asia and the Korean National Research Foundation (NRF) jointly operate an instrument for the exchange of early career researchers.
Eligibility
Doctoral and early career postdoctoral researchers from Swiss universities, universities of applied sciences and public research institutes are invited to apply. The call is open to all disciplines including social sciences and humanities.
Funding
Grants will cover travel costs and a 3-month living allowance for a research stay at a Korean university or research laboratory.
Application Process
The Switzerland-based prospective applicant must apply to ETH Zurich as the Leading House Asia. The submission of the application takes place in two compulsory steps (as stated in the call guidelines).