
Staff Mobility Program Info
Are you seeking to add an international dimension to your research? Do you want to learn how your colleagues across the globe operate? Apply to the ZHAW Staff Mobility Program through Swissnex!

Swissnex is a global network connecting Switzerland to the world in research, education, and innovation. Swissnex partners with ZHAW to host university staff at its six locations. ZHAW staff apply to the program with a specific project and destination. If accepted, ZHAW staff receive a grant to travel to one of the destinations listed below. Through these mobilities, ZHAW staff can foster intercultural competencies and increase the international network of the ZHAW departments. All programs are competitive and positions are limited.
Get more information: ZHAW intranet.
Where youcan travel:
ZHAW staff members have the choice between a diverse set of destinations spread out across three different continents.


Boston & New York City
In addition to its unparalleled media, business, and international ecosystems, New York also features a thriving tech sector, with a focus on Fintech, the digital economy, and creative industries.

San Francisco
Swissnex in San Francisco sits at the forefront of where culture and design meet technology, leveraging its strategic positioning to enhance interdisciplinarily through the exchange of ideas and networks.

Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo
Agtechs and Fintechs are booming in Brazil, with São Paulo classified as the fourth largest fintech market in the world. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are among the top 10 Connected Smart Cities in Brazil, with São Paulo at the top of the ranking and Rio de Janeiro leading in Technology and Innovation. The city has invested in innovative solutions in areas such as pollution, mobility and natural disaster prevention, seeking to become smarter and more sustainable.

China

Osaka
Program Application
Applications for the year 2026 open on September 1, 2025 and will be accepted until October 10, 2025.