Research promotion unit
The Research Promotion Unit helps University of Lucerne students with research projects in all matters relating to applications and funding. It is attached to and assists the University of Lucerne research committee (FoKo).
The Research Promotion Unit provides the following services to University of Lucerne researchers:
- Advice and support for applications to the FoKo and/or external sources (acquiring third-party funds) in terms of strategy, coordination, formal and administrative matters
- Advice and support to doctoral and postdoctoral students regarding funding opportunities for dissertations and postdoctoral theses
- Information on emerging researcher funding opportunities and competitions
- Information on third-party funding opportunities for research projects
- Clarifying, making arrangements and maintaining contacts with providers of third-party funding, in particular the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Euresearch
- Advice on questions or disputes concerning scientific integrity
- Information on current and completed third-party funded research projects at the University of Lucerne
- Publishing research results to the public
Further support
Stelle für Universitätsförderung
Zentrum Lehre
Fachstelle für Chancengleichheit
Literaturrecherche: Fachreferate ZHB

Dr. phil. Bruno Z'Graggen
Research Promotion Unit Director
T +41 41 229 51 70
bruno.zgraggen @ unilu.ch
Room: 3.A25
Currently absent. For urgent requests, reach out to foko @ unilu.ch
PD Dr. phil. Michael Jucker
Deputy Research Promotion Unit Director (for the time being)
michael.jucker@unilu.ch
T +41 41 229 51 70
Can be reached by E-Mail or Zoom.
Dr. Samuel D. Schmid
Deputy Research Promotion Unit Director (for the time being)
samuel.schmid@unilu.ch
T +41 41 229 51 70 (currently redirected to Lucette Oggier)
Room: 3.A25
Present on Wednesday mornings 9-12h

Sabrina Sakac, MSc
Secretary FoKo
T +41 41 229 51 71
foko @ unilu.ch
Room: 3.A25
Office hours: Thursday afternoon and Friday
Mirjam Meyer
Secretary FoKo
T +41 41 229 51 71
foko @ unilu.ch
Room: 3.A25
Office hours: Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon
Consultations
Upon request, PD Dr. Michael Jucker is happy to provide you with advice on your applications
Deputy Research Promotion Unit Director, March 2023
michael.jucker@unilu.ch
Currenlty in Home Office, can be reached via E-Mail or Zoom