Coronavirus outbreak
Swiss authorities have introduced enter restrictions and border controls. Since 15 June / 20 July 2020 all Schengen and EU countries, small European states and some third countries are no longer considered high-risk countries. Corona-related border controls were lifted at all land and air borders between Switzerland and the Schengen states.
People who have spent time in a country or area with an increased risk of infection and then enter Switzerland must go into quarantine. Travelers to Switzerland can find up-to-date information on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration and the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
Since mid-June, the number of new cases of coronavirus has been rising in Switzerland. To contain the spread of the virus there are nationwide and cantonal measures in place in the form of requirements, obligations and prohibitions (bans).
Details on Federal Government measures can be found on the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. The website also includes a comprehensive FAQ section on how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic while being in Switzerland.
Information on cantonal measures is available on each canton‘s website. You will find a collection of links to cantonal information sites at www.ch.ch (in German, French or Italian).
Detailed information on the latest developments and actions taken on the European level is provided by the European Commission.
The Federal Office of Public Health provides information on the current situation in Switzerland and international, Federal Government measures, contact details and frequently asked questions on how to deal with COVID-19.
Information regarding border controls on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration. Please also consider the recommendations for travelers published on the website of the Federal Office of Public Health.
The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The website provides information on the latest developments and actions, general advice, useful contacts and links, statistics and various other topics of interest for citizens and institutions.
EU GrantsAccess monitors the current developments in the coronavirus epidemic and suitable measures regarding international research on a national and international level.
All open calls and running projects and initiatives on EC-funded coronavirus-related research are listed on the EC's website.
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) provides information about the coronavirus crisis and the SNSF. This page is updated regularly.
Welcome to EURAXESS in Switzerland
Welcome to the portal of EURAXESS Switzerland. We provide information and assistance to researchers (leaflet 
(2.28 MB) as well as employers (leaflet (2.38 MB) - by means of this portal and with the support of our national EURAXESS Centres.
This portal contains practical information concerning professional and daily life, as well as information on job and funding opportunities. The EURAXESS Centres help researchers and their family to plan and organize their move to a foreign country, providing assistance in all matters related to mobility.
All services of the EURAXESS Network are free of charge.
Search for a job
Swiss universities and research institutions offer excellent career opportunities for scientists, developers, researchers, postdocs, academic staff, and professors.
Find funding for your research project!
You can find a wealth of information on research funding throughout Europe: from individual grants to supporting start-ups.
If you have a question regarding your application for a European project, please contact the EURESEARCH network.
Notification of Arrival
If you intend to stay in Switzerland without transferring your domicile here and without taking up gainful employment, you may stay here for a maximum period of three months without notifying the competent authorities.
In the event of taking up residence here for a period exceeding three months and/or if you wish to pursue gainful employment, you should notify your commune of residence within 14 days of your arrival.
EURAXESS Centres is a network of 14 centres located in 11 Swiss cities. If you are a mobile researcher, the EURAXESS Centres can assist you and your family in every step of your move, starting in your home country and continuing until you have settled in a new one.
