Associate Investigators (AIs) are early-career researchers at a Swiss institution who work on topics related to the goals of the NCCR Evolving Language, but are typically not yet eligible as full PIs. AIs are members of the NCCR and can apply for internal grants and support for attending project meetings, workshops, summer schools and retreats. They are elected for the duration of a given NCCR phase.
AI status is awarded by the Steering Committee on the basis of a brief outline of the applicant’s envisioned contribution to one or more specific task(s)/TTF in the NCCR, endorsed by the PIs of the task(s)/TTF. Applicants are encouraged to contact PIs from across the entire network to seek out the best fit. Selection criteria include scientific excellence of the proposal and its relevance to the NCCR research goals, as well as the candidate’s track record (publications, grants and similar indicators).
The Steering Committee assembles twice a year. The next deadline for applications will be in January (exact date to come).
How to apply?
Please upload below the following documents:
- A brief outline (max. 1 page) containing the following parts:
- Contribution to and/or expansion of the NCCR’s research agenda
- Career plan (only for non-tenured applicants, few sentences)
- Names of two NCCR PIs who are willing to endorse your project
- CV
- Publications list
Please note: All PIs listed in the application will receive an email and will have to confirm their support for the application. If they fail to do so, the application will not be considered admissible.