Visiting Scientists receive office space, accommodation and financial support to spend between a week to two months at ISSI to pursue research projects in space science or Earth observation, in collaboration with ISSI staff, other ISSI visitors, or researchers at nearby institutions.
All applications for the ISSI Visiting Scientist programme must be submitted via the form below. Prior to submitting your application please consult the detailed eligibility criteria. Enquiries about the Visiting Scientist programme and application form can be directed to Dr. Mark Sargent, ISSI Science Programme Manager.
The outcome of the selection process will be communicated a few weeks after the quarterly submission deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
As the number of visitors ISSI can accommodate at any given time is limited, we recommend submitting applications at least 3 months before the desired start date of the research visit.
The ISSI Visiting Scientist programme is open to individual scientists, or small groups of two or three individuals, who wish to conduct research in any of the following fields:
1. Space Science: Astrobiology, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Fundamental Physics in Space, Magnetospheric and Space Plasma Physics, Planetary Sciences, Solar and Heliospheric Physics, and Solar-Terrestrial Sciences.
2. Earth Sciences using space data. This includes understanding and modelling Earth system processes, as well as climate change projections.
ISSI promotes inclusivity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all nationalities and institutional affiliations. Early-career scientists are especially encouraged to apply, but should include a support statement from their advisor.
Project requirements
Research projects submitted to the ISSI Visiting Scientist programme should involve the analysis of data from space-based observatories, or from space missions.
ISSI support for Visiting Scientists
ISSI provides Visiting Scientists with office space, accommodation, and financial support in form of a per diem. The cost of travel to/from Bern must be covered by the successful applicants.
