The Swiss Polar Institute (SPI) is now accepting applications for the SPI Exploratory Grants 2024. This grant offers financial support of up to CHF 75,000 for Swiss-based researchers engaged in polar and high-altitude studies, including the Arctic, Antarctic, and remote regions like the Andes and the Himalayas. The grants aim to foster innovative research while minimizing environmental impact.
To be eligible for the SPI Exploratory Grants, applicants must be established researchers or post-docs (at least three years post-PhD) employed by a Swiss public research institution. The proposed projects must focus on polar or high-altitude regions, aligning with SPI’s geographic focus. Applications must include a detailed budget and be submitted through the SPI application platform.The Swiss Polar Institute (SPI) is a private foundation that supports and promotes Swiss polar and high-altitude research. SPI’s mission is to strengthen cutting-edge Swiss polar research, facilitate access to international research infrastructure, federate the Swiss polar science community, enhance the visibility of polar science, and support innovative partnerships.