# European Partnerships

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortia with researchers from several countries; each national funder funds its own researchers
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/q8SXtOU3wXpLW7qZ/funding/programmes/european-partnerships
**Last updated:** 23 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

SNSF participates in co-funded European Partnerships (Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, STR). Swiss researchers apply via national annexes of individual calls; SNSF Project funding rules apply. Proposals must be submitted as part of transnational consortia.

## Summary

SNSF European Partnerships funds Swiss researchers participating in transnational research consortia across 11 co-funded European initiatives, including Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, and Water4All. Each partnership has its own deadline and research scope; Swiss applicants submit through national annexes and are evaluated under standard SNSF Project funding rules. Participation requires a consortium-based research plan with partners from multiple countries.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers at universities, research institutes, or other SNSF-eligible institutions
- Teams with strong transnational collaboration plans and non-Swiss partners confirmed
- Projects aligned with one of the 11 participating European Partnerships (Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, STR)
- Applicants willing to manage multi-country research teams and comply with consortium coordination requirements

## Key dates

- Deadlines vary per partnership call; check the specific call for dates
- Continuous programme with rolling calls across partner initiatives
- Project duration depends on the individual partnership

## Tips for applicants

- Match your research to one of the 11 named partnerships before starting your proposal; misalignment with partnership scope is a common rejection reason.
- Secure written commitment from all non-Swiss consortium partners before submission; SNSF will not evaluate proposals with unconfirmed partners.
- Use the national annex submission route, not the general European portal; Swiss applicants must follow SNSF's specific intake process.

## Frequently asked questions

### What are the SNSF European Partnerships?

SNSF co-funds 11 European research initiatives: Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, and STR, via transnational consortia.

### Can I apply to SNSF European Partnerships if I am based in Switzerland?

Yes, Swiss researchers at eligible institutions can apply via national annexes. Proposals must include partners from at least one other country.

### What are the deadlines for SNSF European Partnerships?

Deadlines vary by individual partnership call; check the specific call page for exact dates.

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

Yes, proposals must be submitted as part of transnational consortia with researchers from several countries.

### Which funding rules apply to SNSF European Partnership grants?

SNSF Project funding rules apply to all Swiss participants in European Partnerships.

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

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