Prix de Quervain

Named after the Swiss Arctic explorer Alfred de Quervain (1879-1927), this prize is awarded annually, alternating between polar and high altitude research (laureates).

Eligible are early career researchers who have completed their MA, PhD or Postdoc work in Switzerland in the 24 months prior to the submission deadline. The next call (high altitude research) will take place in early 2025. To be alerted, please write to roger.pfister@scnat.ch.

The awarding of the prize of CHF 5,000 is part of a public symposium at which the prizewinners present their work.

Alfred de Quervain, Greenland crossing 1912