
The Origins Federation is a group of researchers from four leading institutions, working together to advance our understanding of the emergence and early evolution of life, and its place in the cosmos.
About The Origins FederationThe Origins Federation is open to new collaborations, both with centers and individuals.
Our scientific research focuses on the origins of life on earth and other planets and its prevalence and distribution in the universe across different disciplines.

The Swiss federal government has approved funding for six new National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs). NCCR Genesis, one of the six Centres, is led by ETH Zurich in collaboration with the University of Lausanne.

The Swiss federal government has approved funding for six new National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs). NCCR Genesis, one of the six Centres, is led by ETH Zurich in collaboration with the University of Lausanne.

Congratulation to Dr. Gabriel Giger on being awarded the 2025 Graduate Student Award by the Origins Federation for his outstanding doctoral research conducted at ETH Zurich under the supervision of COPL member Prof. Julia Vorholt.

Congratulation to Dr. Gabriel Giger on being awarded the 2025 Graduate Student Award by the Origins Federation for his outstanding doctoral research conducted at ETH Zurich under the supervision of COPL member Prof. Julia Vorholt.
