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Announcement: National Open Research Data Prize 2023
The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences are launching the National Prize for Open Research Data (ORD Prize). The National ORD Prize is part of the National Action Plan "Open Research Data," which the Academies are implementing as part of the National Strategy for Open Research Data. This new prize aims to recognize researchers for innovative practices in the field of Open Research Data (ORD) and aims to promote the transition to open research practices.
Open research data promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration within the scientific community, and enable society to benefit from scientific knowledge. The National ORD Prize 2023 is themed "Reuse of Research Data." Applications can be submitted until 31th August 2023.
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South Korea shows interest in programs supporting young scientists
The SAMS General Secretariat met with a South Korean delegation visiting Bern to attend the Korea-Switzerland Joint Committee on Science and Technology meeting. The discussion focused on the Academy’s funding programs for young medical researchers.
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Call for proposals 2026: National MD-PhD program
This year, the SAMS is once again awarding competitive MD-PhD fellowships to talented young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, clinical research, public health sciences or biomedical ethics. Thanks to the partnerships with foundations and associated faculties, the national MD-PhD program can be continued. The submission deadline for applications is 15 May 2026.
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Tour d’Horizon 2025: td-Literature - share your inspiration
Each year we invite the community of inter- and transdisciplinarity to share their recommendations for the most important publications in research, education and practice. These contributions will be compiled and published on our website as the "Tour d'Horizon 2025". Your expertise matters!
Take part in our survey til 06 April 2026.