# EJP Soil

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://ejpsoil.eu/
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Joint Programme on agricultural land management to address climate change, water and future food security. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Transnational consortium required.

## Summary

EJP Soil is a European Joint Programme addressing climate change, water management, and future food security through collaborative agricultural land research. SNSF funds the Swiss partner in transnational consortia, which require a minimum of three entities from three EU member states. The call runs annually with Switzerland as a full, eligible participant.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers and institutions eligible for SNSF funding
- Teams willing to lead or co-lead within multinational consortia (minimum 3 entities across 3 EU member states)
- Projects addressing agricultural land management, climate adaptation, water sustainability, or food security
- Researchers with capacity to manage transnational collaboration and reporting

## Key dates

- Annual call; consult SNSF website for specific deadlines per call round
- Consortium of minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states required

## Tips for applicants

- SNSF funds only the Swiss partner; ensure co-applicants in other EU member states secure funding from their own national funders.
- The consortium requirement is non-negotiable, scout and lock in eligible partners early before the deadline.
- Highlight how your project connects to the EJP's priority areas: climate adaptation, water resources, and food security in European agricultural systems.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Swiss researchers apply to EJP Soil?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible, and SNSF funds the Swiss partner(s) in the consortium.

### Do I need international partners for EJP Soil?

Yes, the call requires a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states; SNSF funds only the Swiss component.

### What topics does EJP Soil fund?

Research on agricultural land management addressing climate change, water sustainability, and food security across Europe.

### When is the EJP Soil deadline?

The call runs annually; deadlines vary by round and are listed on the SNSF website.

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