Structure your research life in Switzerland
Doctoral success relies on lab access, project budgets, and family routines as much as publications. Swisstudy prepares a grounded plan in Lausanne, Geneva, and Neuchâtel aligned with your priorities.
- Lab onboarding, institutional registrations, and insurance transitions handled together
- Residence permits and schooling pathways for partners and children
- Long-term budgeting and tax obligations mapped with trusted local experts
What shapes PhD life
Keep your research momentum while we streamline day-to-day logistics and compliance requirements.
Research infrastructure
Complete safety trainings, building badges, and equipment booking workflows without delays.
Financial planning
Clarify stipend payments, taxation, pension funds, and mandatory contributions.
Family integration
Guidance on partner permits, childcare, and social support options in your canton.
Long-term residency
Strategise B and C permit timelines, relocation scenarios, and career pathways early on.
Timeline for settling into doctoral life
Balance research onboarding, team integration, and administrative steps with a structured roadmap.
Institution onboarding
Prepare employment contracts, HR registrations, and intranet credentials.
Lab access
Schedule safety trainings, instrument briefings, and shared equipment reservations.
Family setup
Coordinate school and daycare applications, health insurance packages, and housing needs.
Professional network
Connect with research groups, career offices, and innovation programmes.
Advising tailored to research schedules
We revisit plans as your doctoral milestones evolve, staying available for on-site or remote check-ins for you and your family.
Included in our service
- ✓Long-term housing search and contract negotiations
- ✓Family reunification permit preparation
- ✓Tax, pension, and insurance planning with specialists
- ✓Monitoring lab safety and compliance trainings
Doctoral success relies on lab access, project budgets, and family routines as much as publications. Swisstudy prepares a grounded plan in Lausanne, Geneva, and Neuchâtel aligned with your priorities.
Keep your research momentum while we streamline day-to-day logistics and compliance requirements.
Let’s plan your move to Switzerland
Share your plans and our advisors will reply within one business day with next steps tailored to you.