Residences

Anyone working on the ethical, legal or social dimensions of new advances in medicine, health policy or medical technology is welcome to apply. Residents come from all over the world and work in many fields: medicine, bioethics, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology, economics, law, history of medicine, and many others.

Applications are open to researchers at all stages of their career, from PhD students to emeritus professors. By bringing together young and experienced researchers, the residencies offer valuable opportunities for mutual learning and collaboration.

Applications are made exclusively via our Call for Candidates, which is open for approximately three months each year.

The next call will be open from January^1, 2026 to March 11, 2026 for residencies taking place in 2027.

Applicants must complete an online form describing their project and the objectives of their residency. All applications are evaluated by our Scientific Committee, which selects the winning projects.

The process is competitive, but there is no limit to the number of applications: researchers can reapply if they are not selected on their first attempt.

Residencies can last one, two or three months, depending on the candidate's preference. They are generally held between the months of February, March, April, July, August and September. The Scientific Committee then determines the final duration of the residency according to the project and the availability of places.

Residents are accommodated on site in single rooms. Each has its own bathroom, but in the historic villa, some bathrooms are not attached to the room and are located in the corridor.

Workspaces vary from room to room, and are allocated by the Foundation according to availability. Residents in smaller rooms have a separate individual desk, while those in larger rooms (with lake view, balcony or large desk) generally work from their room. All residents also have access to the auditorium, which can be used as a shared workspace.

The villa includes a shared kitchen, dining room and living room where researchers can relax and socialize, as well as a fully-equipped laundry room, freely accessible to residents.

A continental breakfast is provided each morning and is usually shared among residents. Lunch, served by the Foundation, is also eaten together, promoting interaction and collaboration.

Outside of these times, residents can organize their days according to their needs: working at their own pace, going for walks, or enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the estate. Dinner is not organized by the Foundation: everyone is free to cook for themselves or share a convivial meal with the other researchers.

Only one joint activity is planned: an internal workshop, organized a few days after arrival, during which each resident presents his or her project and discovers the work of his or her colleagues.

Partners or relatives may not stay for the duration of the residency. As the residency is first and foremost a period of research and work, the Foundation is keen to maintain an environment conducive to concentration, collaboration and exchange between the researchers selected in the call for applications.

However, each resident can welcome a visitor for a short period of time:

• Stay of one month → visit of one weekend maximum
• Two-month stay → maximum one-week visit
• Three-month stay → maximum two-week visit

Residencies are free of charge: the Foundation covers accommodation, breakfast and lunch, as well as the workspace. Residents simply need to bring their own work equipment (laptop, documentation, etc.) and cover their travel and dinner expenses.

Yes. The Foundation offers a grant for doctoral students and early-career researchers who do not receive any income during their residencies. Upon presentation of supporting documents, these researchers are eligible for a daily allowance of CHF 15 and partial coverage of travel expenses (train or plane).