What is SwissTalents ?
Who can be a member of SwissTalents ?
Why should I register ?
Can I use SwissTalents without registering ?
How is SwissTalents managed ?
Are there additional resources available ?

What is SwissTalents ?

SwissTalents is the generic name for Swiss scientists abroad and foreign scientists with strong ties to Switzerland as well as for both categories once they have returned to Switzerland with international experience.

SwissTalents is also the name of a database for which scientists may choose to register. Profile updates require the use of a personalized password.

Finally, SwissTalents is the name of the Website which integrates the database of scientists, various types of information and other high added value services. Each scientist decides individually which elements of his/her personal profile stored in the database will be publicly accessible through the Website.

Who can be a member of SwissTalents ?

Members have a university degree or equivalent (Fachhochschule / HES). They are professionals in the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences, life sciences and health, teaching and humanities (law, business, social science, etc.) as listed on the registration form in the field Occupation.

Members are not necessarily Swiss nationals. However, they have strong ties to Switzerland, have worked or studied there for at least one year and are interested in cooperating in the area of Swiss science and technology. They are invited to describe their connection with Switzerland on the registration form (step 4) in the field Activities.

Scientists who have returned to Switzerland for work are welcome to remain members of SwissTalents and are invited to describe their previous experience on the registration form (step 4) in the field Activities.

Why should I register ?

Only SwissTalents members can participate in the Forum of Swiss Scientists. They have a privileged access to eNews, a set of free electronic newsletters, and to ScienceLink, a Web directory for R&D, education and innovation in Western North America. In addition, they may enjoy a free subscription to the international edition of Vision, the Swiss science and innovation magazine, receive invitations to various events, take advantage of specific offers, participate in projects and more.

Members are more than welcome to search the database to initiate local or thematic sub-networks, identify competences, find colleagues, etc., in compliance with the site policy.

Can I use SwissTalents without registering ?

Nonmembers have access to the data that each scientist has individually agreed to make publicly available. The general public is more than welcome to use SwissTalents to initiate contacts, identify competences and talents, find partners or future employees, etc., in compliance with the site policy.

How is SwissTalents managed ?

The managers of SwissTalents are Swiss Science and Technology Counselors. They - and only them - have complete access to all data and will manage it very carefully according to the site policy. The technical maintenance and development is done by the Science and Technology Office in San Francisco with the support of various sponsors.

Are there additional resources available ?

SwissTalents is part of a global concept including eNews, a set of free electronic newsletters, ScienceLink, a Web directory for R&D, education and innovation in Western North America, and ScienceJobs, the Swiss jobs Website for scientists.  Additional links will be added on a regular basis.