# Joint Research Projects – Social Sciences (ICSSR)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Up to CHF 300,000 per project (Swiss side)
**Duration:** Up to 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 Swiss researcher and 1 Indian partner (ICSSR); each country funds its own researchers
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/UKQxILyeulyH9qfi/funding/programmes/bilateral-programmes-indo
**Last updated:** 30 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint call with the Indian Council of Social Science Research for social science research with Indian partners. SNSF covers Swiss costs; ICSSR covers Indian costs. Up to 10 projects funded. Thematic framework defined in the call document. Maximum duration 3 years, maximum CHF 300,000.

## Summary

The SNSF Joint Research Projects, Social Sciences call funds collaborative research between Swiss and Indian researchers on topics within a defined thematic framework, with up to CHF 300,000 per project for the Swiss side over three years. The call is open to researchers based at Swiss institutions who partner with an Indian collaborator affiliated with ICSSR; SNSF covers Swiss costs while ICSSR funds the Indian contribution. This bilateral call aims to build lasting research partnerships in the social sciences between the two countries.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at a Swiss academic institution
- Social scientists ready to establish a substantive partnership with an Indian ICSSR-affiliated researcher
- Projects addressing topics within the call's thematic framework
- Experienced researchers with prior collaborative or international research experience

## Key dates

- Submission deadline specified in call document (verify on SNSF website)
- Up to 3-year project duration
- Up to 10 projects funded

## Tips for applicants

- Establish the Indian partnership before submission, ICSSR affiliation of your co-investigator is mandatory and will be verified.
- The thematic framework constrains scope; check the call document carefully before designing your project to ensure fit.
- Frame the research as mutually beneficial to both contexts; panels review for genuine collaboration, not Swiss-led work with Indian sub-contractors.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for SNSF-ICSSR Joint Research Projects, Social Sciences?

Up to CHF 300,000 for the Swiss side per project; ICSSR separately funds the Indian team.

### Do I need an Indian partner to apply?

Yes, Swiss applicants must partner with a researcher affiliated to ICSSR (India's Social Science Research Council). The partnership is a mandatory requirement.

### How long is the SNSF-ICSSR Social Sciences Joint Research Project?

Projects run for up to three years.

### Is this call recurring?

The call is joint with ICSSR; check the SNSF website for the next call round and thematic focus.

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