To support researchers in their search for suitable funding opportunities, the University of Bern has acquired licenses for the “Research Professional” search platform and the “Fundraiso” online directory.
You will also find links to other funding databases and directories on this page.
Research Professional – Search platform
A comprehensive list of funding instruments, scholarships and awards from national and international funding agencies and other donors.
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Instructions and further information
Access
You can access the UniBE homepage of Research Professional directly within the university and Inselspital network or via VPN.
You can also create a free personal account, which allows you to tailor the Research Professional services to your needs, e.g., through personal settings and saved search results. Another advantage of a personal account is that you can access the database outside the network without VPN.
Instructions
Find out how to use Research Professional effectively in the instructions and training videos on the Research Professional help page.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Ulrich Brandenburg in the Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation.
Fundraiso – Directory
A complete list of charitable foundations, funds and sponsors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Organizations from abroad are added on an ongoing basis.
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Instructions and further information
Access
You have premium access to Fundraiso within the university and Inselspital network or via VPN.
You can also create a free personal account, which allows you to tailor the Fundraiso services to your needs, e.g. through favorites lists, Excel exports and the comment function. Another advantage of a personal account is that you can access the database outside the network without VPN.
Instructions
Find out how to use Fundraiso effectively in the user guide and training videos on the Fundraiso support page.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the Vice-Rectorate Research and Innovation.
Further databases and directories
scientifyRESEARCH
The University of Bern does not have a license. However, you have access to lists of open calls for proposals on various topics, e.g., you can search for opportunities for researchers from Switzerland. With a free or paid account, you have access to additional filters.
StiftungSchweiz Foundation Registry
All traditional foundations under federal supervision (in German).
swissuniversities scholarships to study abroad
Government grants from over 30 countries for Swiss researchers to finance a research stay abroad.