About SERI

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI within the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER is the federal government's specialised agency for national and international matters concerning education, research and innovation policy.

Martina Hirayama is since 1 January 2019 Head of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) at Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.

Numerous public and private stakeholders contribute to Switzerland’s federally structured system of education, research and innovation (ERI). They are responsible for performance, funding, legislation and strategic management.

+41 58 462 21 29Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 13:00 pm to 17:00 pmFriday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 13:00 pm to 16:30 pminfo@sbfi.admin.ch