# Biodiversa+ Transnational Call

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — multi-country consortium (transnational projects)
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.biodiversa.org/
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational calls under the Biodiversa+ European Partnership on biodiversity research. Swiss researchers apply via SNSF under the same requirements as SNSF Project funding. Consortium must include researchers from several countries. See national annex for Swiss-specific submission details.

## Summary

Biodiversa+ Transnational Call funds biodiversity research through the European Biodiversa+ Partnership, with Swiss researchers applying via SNSF under SNSF Project funding rules. Applicants must join a multi-country consortium and coordinate with partners across several nations. This is a recurring call with deadlines varying by research theme; check the Biodiversa+ website for the current round's closing date.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers based at Swiss academic or research institutions
- Researchers willing to lead or co-lead a transnational consortium
- Biodiversity science and conservation ecology projects
- Applicants meeting standard SNSF Project funding eligibility criteria

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by call theme; check Biodiversa+ website for current round
- Multi-country consortium required
- Submit via SNSF applying rules

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is gating: partners must span several countries and align with the Biodiversa+ partnership strategy, do not attempt single-country workarounds.
- Check the Swiss national annex on the SNSF website early; submission technicalities differ slightly from standard SNSF Project calls.
- Frame your project within the Biodiversa+ strategic priorities (e.g. nature-based solutions, ecosystem restoration, mainstreaming biodiversity), thematic fit weighs heavily in pan-European review.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Biodiversa+ Transnational Call?

It is a European Partnership call on biodiversity research under the Biodiversa+ framework, open to Swiss researchers applying via SNSF as part of multi-country consortia.

### Do I have to form a consortium to apply?

Yes, consortium participation with researchers from several countries is mandatory for Biodiversa+ Transnational Calls.

### How do Swiss researchers apply to Biodiversa+?

Swiss applicants submit through SNSF under the same terms as SNSF Project funding; consult the Swiss national annex on the SNSF website for submission details.

### When is the deadline for Biodiversa+ calls?

Deadlines vary depending on the specific call theme; check the Biodiversa+ website for the current round's closing date.

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