# Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme – ICSSR Joint Call (Social Sciences)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Up to CHF 300,000 per project (Swiss side)
**Duration:** Up to 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — Swiss researcher must collaborate with an Indian partner (ICSSR-funded)
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/UKQxILyeulyH9qfi/funding/programmes/bilateral-programmes-indo
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint research projects in social sciences within a thematic framework defined in the call document. Swiss costs covered by SNSF; Indian costs by ICSSR. Up to 10 projects funded. Applicants must be based in Switzerland and collaborate with an Indian partner institution.

## Summary

The Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme, ICSSR Joint Call funds collaborative social sciences research between Swiss and Indian researchers, with SNSF covering up to CHF 300,000 per Swiss project team and ICSSR funding the Indian side. The call is restricted to Switzerland-based researchers partnering with ICSSR-funded institutions in India within a defined thematic framework. Up to 10 projects are funded across both countries combined.

## Who should apply

- Swiss-based social sciences researchers at universities or recognised research institutions
- Applicants with an established or developing collaboration with an Indian institution eligible for ICSSR funding
- Projects aligned with the thematic framework defined in the joint call document
- Research teams able to manage shared governance and reporting across two countries and funding bodies

## Key dates

- Deadline and call status not specified on the funder page, consult the SNSF and ICSSR portals directly
- Up to 3-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Verify call status and deadline on the SNSF Grants portal and ICSSR website; this is a bilateral call and timelines may differ from standard SNSF schemes.
- Ensure your Indian partner institution holds active ICSSR eligibility before submitting; co-funding approval depends on their registration.
- Clearly demarcate Swiss and Indian work packages in the proposal; reviewers assess feasibility of joint execution and cost allocation across both sides.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the SNSF fund for the Indo-Swiss ICSSR Joint Call?

Up to CHF 300,000 per Swiss project team over up to three years; ICSSR funds the Indian partner institution separately.

### Who is eligible for the Indo-Swiss ICSSR Joint Call?

Swiss researchers based at Swiss universities or recognised research institutions, collaborating with an Indian partner institution that qualifies for ICSSR funding.

### Is a partner institution in India mandatory?

Yes, the call requires a Swiss, Indian consortium; Swiss researchers must collaborate with an ICSSR-eligible Indian institution.

### What research areas are funded?

Social sciences projects within a thematic framework specified in the joint call document; the scope varies by call round.

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