# Joint Research Projects — One Health (DBT/ICMR Call)

**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)
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/UKQxILyeulyH9qfi/funding/programmes/bilateral-programmes-indo
**Last verified:** 26 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Third call with India's DBT and ICMR for Joint Research Projects in the field of One Health (interconnected health of humans, animals and environment). SNSF covers Swiss-side costs; DBT/ICMR covers Indian-side costs. Up to 10 projects funded. Swiss host institution required.

## Summary

The SNSF Joint Research Projects, One Health call funds collaborative research between Swiss and Indian scientists on interconnected health challenges affecting humans, animals, and ecosystems, with SNSF covering Swiss-side costs up to CHF 400,000 per project over up to four years. Swiss researchers must partner with colleagues from India's DBT or ICMR; SNSF will fund approximately 10 projects in this third call. This initiative suits researchers working at the intersection of human health, veterinary science, and environmental health.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers at a recognised host institution
- Scientists ready to establish a formal consortium with a DBT or ICMR partner in India
- Projects spanning human, animal, and environmental health (One Health framework)
- Researchers with existing India collaborations or strong motivation to build them

## Key dates

- Third call launched 2 February 2026
- Up to four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium strength is critical: your Indian partner's track record and explicit institutional commitment matter as much as your research question.
- One Health framing is essential, show how your project integrates at least two of the three domains (human, animal, environment) rather than siloing them.
- Budget your proposal carefully: CHF 400,000 is the Swiss ceiling, and budget splits between countries are negotiated bilaterally with your Indian partner before submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the SNSF provide for One Health projects with India?

Up to CHF 400,000 per project covers Swiss-side costs; India's DBT and ICMR fund their Indian partner institutions separately.

### Is a partner from India required for the SNSF One Health call?

Yes, Swiss researchers must collaborate with a partner institution in India affiliated with DBT or ICMR to form a joint research consortium.

### How long can a One Health joint research project run?

Projects are funded for up to four years.

### How many projects does SNSF fund in the One Health call?

Approximately 10 projects are funded per call.

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