# Clean Energy Transition Partnership Call

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

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational clean energy research call co-funded by SNSF and Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Swiss researchers funded by SNSF; same requirements as SNSF Project funding apply. Consortia must include partners from several countries.

## Summary

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership is a European Partnership call co-funded by SNSF and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, requiring multinational consortia of 3+ countries to tackle clean energy research. Swiss researchers are fully eligible and receive direct SNSF funding for their contribution. The call supports collaborative research on accelerating Europe's transition to clean energy.

## Who should apply

- Swiss research groups embedded in multinational consortia of 3+ countries
- Researchers in clean energy technology, policy, or systems research
- Teams with established partnerships across European borders
- Principal investigators with prior experience leading or co-leading collaborative projects

## Key dates

- Deadline and stages vary by call; consult the SNSF website for current funding round dates
- Consortium-based application with multiple partner institutions
- Project duration depends on the specific call

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium strength and cross-border complementarity drive evaluation; lead with clear roles and track records of partners across the 3+ countries.
- SNSF funds only the Swiss partner; confirm co-funding and administration structures with non-Swiss partners' national agencies before submission.
- Clean energy scope spans technology development, systems analysis, and transition pathways, align your proposal language with the current call's emphasis.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Clean Energy Transition Partnership open to Swiss researchers?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible and SNSF funds the Swiss partner directly as part of the multinational consortium.

### Do I need partners from other countries?

Yes, the call requires consortia of 3 or more countries; Swiss researchers must be embedded in a truly multinational partnership.

### How is the Swiss contribution funded?

SNSF funds the Swiss partner directly; non-Swiss partners secure co-funding from their national research agencies.

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

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