# Agora

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/JnT2xEAERCgO8qQc/funding/science-communication/agora
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Science communication funding. Proposals must be submitted jointly by a researcher and a communication specialist (assessed via narrative CV). Diversity and equal opportunities is now an evaluation criterion.

## Summary

SNSF Agora funds science communication projects submitted jointly by a researcher and a communication specialist, supporting accessible outreach about Swiss-based research. The call is open to researchers in Switzerland across all disciplines who can partner with a qualified communicator. Diversity and equal opportunities is now a core evaluation criterion.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Swiss institutions seeking to communicate their work to wider audiences
- Applicants able to partner with a professional communication specialist as co-lead
- Projects with a demonstrable commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in communication
- Any research discipline eligible; outreach focus is the unifying criterion

## Key dates

- Annual deadline; check the SNSF portal for the specific submission date for your round
- Single-stage application process

## Tips for applicants

- The communication specialist is a true co-lead, not a consultant, their narrative CV is scored alongside the researcher's scientific vision.
- Frame your project around dialogue and two-way engagement with non-specialist audiences, not one-way broadcast.
- Make diversity and equal opportunities concrete in your outreach plan; vague commitments will not score well under the new criterion.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to SNSF Agora if I don't have a communication partner yet?

No, Agora requires a joint submission from both a researcher and a communication specialist. You must identify and formally partner with your communicator before submission.

### What is a communication specialist for the SNSF Agora call?

A professional communicator whose qualifications and approach are assessed via a narrative CV submitted as part of the proposal. The role is to design and deliver audience-centred outreach alongside the researcher.

### Is SNSF Agora only for certain research fields?

No, all research disciplines are eligible. The focus is on communicating science to non-specialist audiences, regardless of field.

### How often does SNSF Agora have a call?

SNSF Agora runs on an annual cycle. Exact deadlines vary by year; consult the SNSF portal for the current submission date.

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