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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
SPHN introduces new governance structure and funding scheme
With the formal signing of the mandate 2025–2028 by the Confederation, the governance structure of the Swiss Personalized Health Network as well as its funding instruments are evolving. SPHN’s goal for the next four years is to firmly anchor the infrastructure it has built for personalized medicine in Switzerland and to support more research projects with expertise. The funding for the core activities of SPHN is secured. A newly established Steering Board strengthens strategic oversight, while a Sounding Board ensures broad stakeholder involvement.
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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.