Parenthood
The University of Bern is committed to reconciling family, career, and studies. Here we provide information on childcare, the legal framework, university infrastructure and other topics relating to parenthood.
Change of automatic renewal in case of maternity
Qualification positions (PhD candidate, postdoc, (deputy) senior physician, resident physician in human, dental or veterinary medicine) are entitled to an extension of their employment equivalent to the duration of the maternity leave. To ensure that all eligible employees can extend their employment, it is possible to apply for additional (subsidiary) financial support. However, this support may only be used after confirming that no other sources of funding are available.