Ambizione awards four-years grants for researchers who fulfil following criteria: - At least 12 months of postdoctoral research activity at a different institution from that of the doctoral thesis. - Maximum 4 years from the doctorate. - Eccellenza funds junior professor positions for researchers who fulfil following criteria: - At least 3 years of research experience after the PhD and up to 8 years from the PhD. - Degree from an institution of higher education in Switzerland or at least 2 years of activity at a Swiss higher education institution by the submission deadline. - Research stay of several years at an institution different from that where the doctorate was obtained, thereof at least 1 year abroad.