This Commission serves as a strategic body for the Swiss community in polar and high altitude research and represents their scientific interests nationally as well as internationally. In order to promote young talents, it awards the Prix de Quervain. More

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. The prize money of CHF 5,000 will be awarded in total or divided up between selected works. 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 for nominations. The awarding of the prize is part of a public event at which the prizewinners present their work. Award ceremonies

 

To be alerted about future calls, please write to roger.pfister@scnat.ch.

Alfred de Quervain, Greenland crossing 1912

© Image source: ETH Library Zurich, Image Library

Contact

Dr. Roger Pfister Head SCPH

House of Academies
Laupenstrasse 7
P.O. Box
3001 Bern

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