Program Overview

Introduction to the Stepping Stone Programme

The Stepping Stone Programme is designed to support research projects at the University of St.Gallen, enabling recipients to prepare and submit applications to national or international research funding bodies.

Programme Details

Overview

The programme aims to facilitate research initiatives by providing necessary support to researchers.

Duration and Funding

• Duration: Max. 18 months
• Funding Types:
  • scholarships
  • personnel costs
  • project
• Budget: Max. CHF 80'000.-

Eligibility

• Level of education: Researcher with Ph.D.

Submission Deadlines

• There are 4 deadlines per year: 15.01, 01.03, 01.09, and 02.11, or the following working day if the deadline falls on a non-working day.
• Next Deadline: 02.03.2026

Last Update

The programme details were last updated on 19.01.2026.