# Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Transnational Call

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

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational calls under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership. Co-funded with Swiss Federal Office of Energy. 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

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Transnational Call funds collaborative research projects on clean energy across multiple countries, with Swiss researchers applying through SNSF under the same rules as standard SNSF Project funding. Projects must include researchers from several countries and address priorities set by the CETP partnership. Co-funding comes from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers based at institutions eligible for SNSF funding
- Consortium leads willing to coordinate multi-country partnerships
- Teams with collaborators from multiple countries
- Projects addressing clean energy transition priorities

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by call round; verify on the CETP website
- Multi-country consortium required as a condition of funding
- Project duration and budget dependent on call specifications

## Tips for applicants

- Check the CETP website for the current deadline and call specifications, as these vary by funding round.
- Multi-country consortia must align on research aims and workplan; establish partner agreements early.
- Review the national annex for Swiss-specific submission details when applying via SNSF.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the CETP Transnational Call open to Swiss researchers only?

Swiss researchers apply via SNSF, but the consortium must include partners from multiple countries; it is a transnational collaboration.

### What is the deadline for the CETP Transnational Call?

The deadline varies depending on the specific call round; check the CETP website for the current deadline.

### Do I need partners from other countries to apply?

Yes, a multi-country consortium is a mandatory requirement for CETP Transnational Call projects.

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