Partnership Between the NOMIS Foundation and the Collegium Launch of a New Senior Fellowship Program
The NOMIS Foundation and the Collegium Helveticum have initiated a partnership to support international research collaborations and further strengthen Zurich’s position as a leading science hub through a new fellowship program.
The NOMIS Foundation and the Collegium Helveticum share the commitment to advancing innovative and interdisciplinary basic research. Through this collaboration, they aim to foster collaborations across national and disciplinary boundaries to respond to the challenges of our time and enhance Zurich’s appeal for outstanding researchers.
As the joint Institute for Advanced Study of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, and the Zurich University of the Arts, the Collegium offers an inspiring space for interdisciplinary exchange where scholars can explore new perspectives on their research.
Beginning in September 2026, the Collegium will host leading international researchers as NOMIS Senior Fellows, offering them the opportunity to conduct research in Zurich for several months and to engage with the stimulating academic environment of the city’s three universities. The NOMIS Senior Fellowship Program is one of several initiatives of this new partnership.
Research units as well as faculty from the Collegium’s three supporting universities can nominate leading international researchers from all disciplines until January 15, 2026. Learn more about the NOMIS–Collegium Helveticum Senior Fellowship Program and submit a nomination here.
About the NOMIS Foundation
NOMIS’ vision is to “create a spark” in the world of science by enabling pioneering researchers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to take on high-risk research with potentially groundbreaking insights. Its mission is to support curiosity-driven science across all disciplines, focusing on researchers who put forth bold new ideas, exhibit a pioneering spirit and seek to change the course of events.