NOMIS Senior Fellowships: Nomination Form

NOMIS Senior Fellowships

Nomination Form
Thank you for your interest in the nomination process for a NOMIS Senior Fellowship at the Collegium Helveticum.

Nominations for fellowships beginning in the spring term 2027 (February 1, 2027–June 30, 2027) are open until April 15, 2026.

Please check on the NOMIS Senior Fellowship webpage whether the nominee fits the profile we are seeking for this fellowship before submitting a nomination.

Best wishes
Sebastian Bonhoeffer & Mario Wimmer
Introduction
Nominations for NOMIS Senior Fellowships may be submitted by research units, university management, or faculty members of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, or the Zurich University of the Arts, as well as by members of the Collegium’s advisory board.
Self-nominations are possible, but must be supported by at least two faculty members from the Collegium’s supporting institutions.
Type of nomination

Nominee information
Full name

First NameLast Name
Email nominee
example@example.com
Title and institutional affiliation
Field(s) of research/expertise
Please include any web links that may be helpful for assessing your self-nomination.
E.g. institutional and/or personal website, Wikipedia, Researcher ID, GoogleScholar.
CV
CV attachement

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Expected fellowship duration

DayMonthYear
Start date
DayMonthYear
End date
Please note that the fellowship must take place between September 1 and June 30, typically lasting five to ten months. While exceptions may be considered, preference will be given to longer stays.
Support of your self-nomination

Your self-nomination must be supported by at least two faculty members from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, or the Zurich University of the Arts. One or both supporters will also serve as your local academic partner(s) (i.e., associate fellow(s)).
Click here for more information on the associate fellow's role.
Supporter #1

First NameLast Name
Title and institutional affiliation
Email Supporter #1
example@example.com
Provide a brief overview of your professional connection with supporter #1:
Does supporter #1 act as your associate fellow?
Has the potential associate fellow confirmed their agreement to co-apply?
Supporter #2

First NameLast Name
Title and institutional affiliation
Email supporter #2
example@example.com
Provide a brief overview of your professional connection with supporter #2:
Does supporter #2 act as your associate fellow?
Has the potential associate fellow confirmed their agreement to co-apply?
Nomination rationale
Please describe what makes you a leading figure in your broader field, including key contributions and recognitions

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Please describe how your participation could contribute to the Collegium’s interdisciplinary program.

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Please describe how your stay might benefit and engage with the Zurich academic ecosystem.

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Sabbatical credit

Please note that a financial contribution is not mandatory.
Would your home institution and/or a third party be able to contribute to your stay with (extra) sabbatical credit if the nomination is successful?
Please indicate the expected contribution in CHF:
Brief description of the nature or source of the contribution:
Optional
Additional comments or documents

In this section, you may share any comments or additional documents, such as letters of recommendation or similar materials.
Additional comments
File upload

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Nominator information
Full name

First NameLast Name
Title and department or institute
Email nominator
example@example.com
Institution
ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, or Zurich University of the Arts
Link to your profile on the institutional website
Phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: +00 00 000 00 00.
Provide a brief overview of the professional connection with the nominee:
Optional
Would you like to add a second nominator?
Nominator #2 information
Full name

First NameLast Name
Title and department or institute
Email nominator
example@example.com
Institution
ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, or Zurich University of the Arts
Link to your profile on the institutional website
Phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: +00 00 000 00 00.
Provide a brief overview of the professional connection with the nominee:
Optional
Nominee information
Full name

First NameLast Name
Title and institutional affiliation
Field(s) of research/expertise
Please include any web links that may be helpful for assessing the nomination.
E.g. institutional and/or personal website, Wikipedia, Researcher ID, GoogleScholar.
CV
CV attachement

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The nominee has indicated their willingness to co-apply for a fellowship:
Why do you think the nominee would value time at the Collegium Helveticum as a NOMIS Senior Fellow?

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Expected fellowship duration

DayMonthYear
Start date
DayMonthYear
End date
Please note that the fellowship must take place between September 1 and June 30, typically lasting five to ten months. While exceptions may be considered, preference will be given to longer stays.
Associate fellow

The nominee's academic partner in Zurich
In this section, please specify if the nominee's local academic partner, i.e. associate fellow, differs from the nominator. If applicable, indicate who will serve as associate fellow during the fellowship.

Click here for more information on the associate fellow's role.
Is the nominator identical with the associate fellow?
Associate fellow

First NameLast Name
Title and institutional affiliation
Email address
example@example.com
Has the potential associate fellow confirmed their agreement to co-apply?
Provide a brief overview of the professional connection between the associate fellow and the nominee:
Nomination rationale
Please describe why the nominee is considered a leading figure in their broader field, including contributions and recognitions.

0/150
Please explain how the nominee’s presence would contribute to the Collegium’s interdisciplinary program.

0/150
Please outline the expected benefits and impact of the nominee’s stay on the Zurich academic ecosystem.

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Financial contribution

Please note that for fellowships starting in Fall 2026, a financial contribution is not mandatory.
Would you or your institution be able to provide financial support if the nomination is successful?
Please indicate the expected contribution in CHF:
Brief description of the nature or source of the contribution:
Optional
Additional comments or documents

In this section, you may share any comments or additional documents, such as letters of recommendation or similar materials.
Additional comments
File upload

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NOMIS Senior Fellowships

Introduction

Nominee information

Support of your self-nomination

Nomination rationale

Sabbatical credit

Additional comments or documents

Nominator information

Nominator #2 information

Nominee information

Associate fellow

Nomination rationale

Financial contribution

Additional comments or documents