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Scholars at Risk SAR: Global Conference with Swiss Panel
Parwiz Mosamim, doctoral researcher from Afghanistan at USI Università della Svizzera italiana since 2021, featured in the panel “Courage to Think”, moderated by Roger Pfister from the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences and former Chair of SAR Switzerland. Discussing the situation of the research and higher education sector in Afghanistan, that of women and journalism in particular, as well as Parwiz’ research project on women’s representation barriers and opportunities in the public administration of the Afghan government.
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Advance care planning: practical information for everyone
Yesterday, on «Patients' Day», the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) launched its new website to raise awareness on advance care planning (ACP). The various aspects of the project are explained using concrete examples from everyday life. Whether young or old, healthy or frail, these topic pages demonstrate why this topic concerns us all. Healthcare professionals play a key role as intermediaries and multipliers.
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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.