# Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme – DBT/ICMR Joint Call (One Health)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Up to CHF 400,000 per project (Swiss side)
**Duration:** Up to 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — Swiss researcher must collaborate with an Indian partner (DBT/ICMR-funded)
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/UKQxILyeulyH9qfi/funding/programmes/bilateral-programmes-indo
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers based in Switzerland collaborating with Indian partners on One Health topics (interconnected health of humans, animals and environment). Swiss costs covered by SNSF; Indian costs covered by DBT/ICMR. Up to 10 projects funded. Proposals must be submitted jointly with an Indian partner institution.

## Summary

The Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme funds collaborative research on One Health topics (human, animal and environmental health integration) between Swiss and Indian research teams, with SNSF covering Swiss costs up to CHF 400,000 per project over up to four years. Applications require a Swiss researcher and a DBT/ICMR-funded Indian partner institution submitting a joint proposal. The third call opened 2 February 2026, with around ten projects expected to be funded.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers based at Swiss academic or research institutions
- Teams ready to establish a formal collaboration with a DBT/ICMR-funded Indian partner
- Projects addressing One Health themes: interconnected health of humans, animals and environment
- Researchers with interdisciplinary or systems-level research interests

## Key dates

- Third call launched 2 February 2026 (exact application deadline not specified; consult SNSF or funder site)
- Joint proposal required from Swiss and Indian partners
- Up to four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Identify and secure your Indian DBT/ICMR partner early, joint proposal drafting is time-consuming and coordination across time zones adds lag.
- One Health framing is essential; situate your research as interconnected human, animal, environmental challenge rather than a single-domain project.
- Budget carefully between Swiss and Indian components; SNSF covers only Swiss costs, so clarify which partner absorbs which expense before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme?

Up to CHF 400,000 per project for Swiss costs covered by SNSF; Indian costs are covered separately by DBT/ICMR.

### Who can apply to the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme?

Swiss researchers based at Swiss institutions, collaborating with a partner institution funded by India's Department of Biotechnology or Indian Council of Medical Research (DBT/ICMR).

### How long can an Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme project last?

Up to four years.

### Is a partner from India required?

Yes, a joint proposal submitted together with a DBT/ICMR-funded Indian partner institution is mandatory.

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