# ERDERA – European Rare Diseases Research Alliance Transnational Call

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

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational calls under ERDERA (successor to EJP Rare Diseases) on rare disease research. 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

ERDERA (European Rare Diseases Research Alliance) Transnational Call funds collaborative rare disease research projects involving multi-country consortia, with Swiss researchers eligible to apply via SNSF under standard SNSF Project funding rules. Consortium membership across several countries is mandatory. This call succeeds the EJP Rare Diseases programme and aligns with EU-wide rare disease research strategy.

## Who should apply

- Swiss-based researchers in rare disease research
- Teams able to lead or participate in multi-country consortia
- Researchers prepared to meet SNSF Project funding standards
- Projects addressing unmet needs in rare disease diagnosis, treatment, or mechanisms

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by ERDERA call round; verify on ERDERA website for current dates
- Consortium membership across multiple countries is mandatory
- Project duration follows SNSF Project funding guidelines

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm the current call deadline and any consortium composition rules on the ERDERA website before starting your proposal.
- Align your Swiss team submission with both SNSF Project funding requirements and the transnational call's coordination rules; the national annex details Swiss-specific procedures.
- International partner commitment letters are critical, consortia without named, committed researchers from at least two additional countries will not advance.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ERDERA and how does it relate to SNSF?

ERDERA is the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance Transnational Call, the successor to the EJP Rare Diseases programme. Swiss researchers apply via SNSF under the same rules as SNSF Project funding.

### Is a consortium required for ERDERA?

Yes, ERDERA requires transnational projects with researchers from several countries. Consortium membership across multiple nations is mandatory.

### How do Swiss researchers apply to ERDERA?

Swiss applicants submit via SNSF following SNSF Project funding rules; see the Swiss national annex for country-specific submission details.

### When is the ERDERA deadline?

Deadlines vary by call round. Check the ERDERA website for the current call deadline and any changes to consortium or eligibility rules.

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