Are you about to start your postdoctoral research, or are you considering your next career move after completing it? Join us at the GSFN Summer Meet 2025 to receive valuable insights from SNSF staff and exchange experiences with fellows at various career stages across different fields. Learn from colleagues who have been in your shoes and gain valuable insights which could shape your future.

Why attend?

• Flexible Participation: Whether you join us in person at SNSF Bern or online, your experience will be enriching.

• Networking Opportunities: Meet peers and potential mentors to expand your professional network.

• Expert Insights: Gain firsthand knowledge from SNSF collaborators and fellows who successfully navigated post-PhD careers.

Agenda

09:30–10:30:     Arrival, registration, and networking coffee

10:30–10:45:     Welcome and introduction (GSFN Board)

10:45–11:45:     Information Session I: Career Tracker Cohorts Study (Julia Jerke, Statistician, SNSF)

11:45–13:15:     Lunch, SNSF stands, networking

13:15–14:00:     Information Session II: Ambizione and Starting Grants (Julia Cahenzli, Head of the Unit Independent Careers and Deputy Head of the Section Careers, SNSF)

14:00–15:00:     Panel Session I: Postdoctoral Years: Questions, Challenges, and Reflections (moderator, Tobias Schneider)

• Prof. Sebastian Gurtner, member of the Programme Committee Careers at SNSF

• Prof. Kathryn Hess, Academic Board member at SNSF

• Pietro Barbiero, SNSF Postdoctoral Fellow

• Melissa Rérat, SNSF Return Grant recipient

• Sarah Spycher, SNSF Postdoctoral Fellow

15:00–15:30:     Coffee break

15:30–16:30:     Panel Session II: What Comes After Postdoc.Mobility & Return Grants? (moderator, Prof. Celia Chui)

• Prof. Monica Gotta, member of the Programme Committee Careers at SNSF

• Prof. Verdon Taylor, member of the Programme Committee Careers at SNSF 

• Prof. Sarah Brüningk, SNSF Starting Grant recipient

• Martin Gjoreski, SNSF Ambizione Fellow

• Sara Petrella, SNSF Ambizione Fellow

16:30–17:00:     Wrap-up and action points

17:00–18:00:     Aperitif

Pricing:

• Early Bird (until June 10): CHF 15 in-person / CHF 9 online

• Regular Rate (after June 10): CHF 20 in-person / CHF 12 online

Funding the Future of the Global SNSF Fellows Network: Your registration fee supports the Global SNSF Fellows Network, supporting more events in the future. These funds cover essential costs such as panellist travel and event amenities.

Book Your Spot: In-person space in Bern is limited to 70 attendees—register early to ensure your place!

Remember: No refunds are available, and registration must be completed before the event. On-site sign-ups are not possible.

We cannot wait to meet you in Bern and online in June!

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