# Biodiversa+

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.biodiversa.org/
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership on biodiversity research. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Transnational consortium required. Same requirements as SNSF Project funding generally apply.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ is an annual, transnational European Partnership funding consortium-based biodiversity research through SNSF. Swiss researchers are eligible as lead or partner institutions, with SNSF funding the Swiss component. Applicants must form consortia of at least three entities across three EU member states and meet standard SNSF Project grant requirements.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers and institutions as lead or partner investigators
- Consortia with minimum 3 entities spanning at least 3 EU member states
- Biodiversity research projects with transnational relevance
- Teams meeting standard SNSF Project grant criteria

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (exact date varies by call; check SNSF and Biodiversa+ portals)
- Transnational consortium registration required before submission
- Funding through Swiss partner via SNSF

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium structure is mandatory and gating, plan partner institutions early; weak coordination letters from non-Swiss partners risk desk rejection.
- SNSF funds only the Swiss component; budget your proposal to clarify which costs are eligible under SNSF rules versus partner-country co-funding.
- Check the specific Biodiversa+ call for any research priorities beyond generic biodiversity; calls often target restoration, nature-positive policy, or climate adaptation angles.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Swiss researchers lead a Biodiversa+ consortium?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible as lead or partner institutions; SNSF funds the Swiss component of the consortium.

### What is the minimum consortium size for Biodiversa+?

At least 3 partner entities from at least 3 different EU member states, plus the Swiss partner(s) funded by SNSF.

### How often is Biodiversa+ called?

Biodiversa+ runs annual calls; the exact deadline varies by call round and is set jointly by Biodiversa+ and SNSF.

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