Doctorate guide

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
Panoramic view of the EPFL campus in Lausanne
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
Focus areas

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.

First six months

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.

Working with Swisstudy

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
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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.

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Let’s plan your move to Switzerland

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