# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership Transnational Call

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

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational calls under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. Co-funded with Innosuisse, Federal Office of Energy, Federal Office for Spatial Development, and Federal Office of Civil Aviation. Swiss researchers apply via SNSF under the same requirements as SNSF Project funding. See national annex for Swiss-specific submission details.

## Summary

The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership Transnational Call funds collaborative research on urban sustainability challenges through multi-country consortia co-led by Swiss and international partners. Swiss researchers apply via SNSF under standard Project funding rules, with co-funding from Innosuisse, the Federal Office of Energy, Spatial Development, and Civil Aviation. Projects must address urban transitions and span multiple countries to qualify.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers leading transnational research consortia
- Teams addressing urban sustainability, energy, spatial planning, or aviation challenges
- Applicants with established partners in one or more countries outside Switzerland
- Research groups embedded at Swiss universities or research institutions

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by call; verify on the DUT website and SNSF portal
- Multi-country consortium submission required
- Project duration and budget follow standard SNSF Project funding terms

## Tips for applicants

- Transnational consortia are mandatory, single-country proposals are ineligible, so invest early in partner identification and alignment.
- Check the national annex on the SNSF website for Swiss-specific submission requirements; these differ from standard Project calls.
- Co-funding from multiple federal offices (Energy, Spatial Development, Civil Aviation) means your project scope must map clearly to at least one partner funder's mandate.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership?

DUT is a transnational research initiative co-funded by SNSF, Innosuisse, and Swiss federal offices (Energy, Spatial Development, Civil Aviation) to address urban sustainability challenges through multi-country consortia.

### Can I apply to the DUT call as a solo Swiss researcher?

No, transnational consortia involving partners in other countries are mandatory for DUT calls.

### What is the budget and duration for DUT projects?

Budget and duration follow standard SNSF Project funding rules; verify the specific cap in the current call announcement.

### Where do I find the next DUT deadline?

Deadlines vary by call; check the DUT website and the SNSF funding portal for the current deadline and submission details.

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