# Biodiversa+ Call

**Funder:** Biodiversa+
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium of partner organisations from participating countries
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/gaGYS8iom20zvCCM/news/biodiversa-new-call-opening
**Last updated:** 1 Nov 2026

## Eligibility & scope

New Biodiversa+ call addressing biodiversity and novel ecosystems; Swiss-based researchers can participate as part of a transnational consortium funded via SNSF for the Swiss partners. Participation requirements follow SNSF Project funding rules.

## Summary

The Biodiversa+ Call funds transnational research consortia addressing biodiversity and novel ecosystems, with Swiss-based researchers taking part as consortium partners funded through the SNSF. The call runs annually and requires applicants to form partnerships with organisations from other participating countries. Swiss participants must meet SNSF Project funding eligibility rules alongside the transnational consortium requirements.

## Who should apply

- Researchers in biodiversity and ecosystem science based in Switzerland
- Applicants who are part of or able to form a transnational research consortium
- Swiss researchers meeting SNSF Project funding eligibility criteria
- Research groups working on novel ecosystems topics

## Key dates

- Call is issued annually
- Swiss partners funded through SNSF under Project funding rules

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your consortium includes partners from other Biodiversa+ participating countries before drafting the Swiss funding request.
- Align the Swiss partner's budget and work plan with SNSF Project funding rules, since Swiss eligibility is assessed against that scheme.
- Coordinate early with the lead applicant on the joint proposal timeline, since Biodiversa+ calls run as coordinated transnational submissions.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who funds the Swiss partners in a Biodiversa+ Call project?

Swiss-based researchers participating in a Biodiversa+ consortium are funded by the SNSF, following SNSF Project funding rules.

### Is a consortium required to apply to the Biodiversa+ Call?

Yes, applicants must be part of a transnational consortium made up of partner organisations from participating countries.

### How often does the Biodiversa+ Call open?

The call is issued annually.

### What topics does the Biodiversa+ Call fund?

The call addresses biodiversity and novel ecosystems research.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/biodiversa-call-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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