# BrainHealth Partnership Call

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.brainhealth-partnership.eu/
**Last verified:** 22 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call on neurodegenerative diseases under the BrainHealth Partnership (successor to JPND). Swiss researchers funded by SNSF; same requirements as SNSF Project funding apply. Consortia must include partners from several countries.

## Summary

The BrainHealth Partnership Call funds transnational research on neurodegenerative diseases through consortia spanning multiple EU member states and Switzerland, with Swiss participants supported by SNSF under its standard Project funding rules. Applicants must form consortia of at least three entities across three EU member states, with Swiss researchers eligible for SNSF grants within the consortium framework. This is a successor programme to the Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND).

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers in neurodegenerative disease research
- Consortium leaders able to coordinate across at least 3 EU member states
- Research groups with established international collaboration networks
- Projects addressing fundamental or translational aspects of neurodegeneration

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by call round; verify specific dates on SNSF website
- Minimum consortium size: 3 entities from 3 different EU member states
- Swiss funding administered under SNSF Project funding rules

## Tips for applicants

- Budget and timeline follow SNSF Project funding limits; review those constraints early when budgeting multinational partners.
- Consortium partners must be formally committed in letters of support; weak institutional backing from co-applicants delays review.
- The transnational structure means coordinating across different national funding bodies, designate a clear lead coordinator and budget management structure before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the BrainHealth Partnership Call?

It is a transnational call on neurodegenerative diseases funded through the BrainHealth Partnership, successor to JPND, requiring consortia spanning multiple EU member states and Switzerland.

### Do Swiss researchers need consortium partners to apply?

Yes, applicants must be part of a consortium of at least 3 entities from at least 3 different EU member states.

### What funding rules apply to Swiss participants?

Swiss researchers are funded by SNSF under the same rules as SNSF Project funding.

### Which countries are eligible in the BrainHealth Partnership Call?

Switzerland and EU member states; exact eligible countries vary by call round, so check the specific call announcement on SNSF.

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

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