Velux Stiftung – Research Projects

The Foundation supports basic or applied research project of 1-4 years of duration for approx. CHF 50’000 – CHF 100’000/yr., higher amounts possible depending on project goals.

Applicant must be a permanent employee of a university or other permanent research entity and the application has to establish why the Velux Stiftung is necessary for the funding.

The funding areas are the following:

  • Daylight: Use of daylight and its effects on humans and nature
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Ophthalmology

The foundation welcomes international and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The application that consists of:

  • Application form
  • Impact potential statement
  • Research proposal
  • CVs

Deadline: 30th April 2020.

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