# Jpnd

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.neurodegenerationresearch.eu/
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Diseases. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Transnational consortium required. See national annex of each call for Swiss-specific submission requirements.

## Summary

The Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND) funds transnational research consortia tackling neurodegenerative disease, with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supporting Swiss partners within multinational teams. Applicants must form consortia with a minimum of three entities across three EU member states, with Swiss researchers fully eligible. Annual calls follow individual country deadlines; consult the Swiss national annex for submission requirements and eligibility details.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers in neurodegenerative disease and related fields
- Research teams ready to lead or contribute to multinational consortia
- Groups with established collaborations across European institutions
- Applicants prepared to navigate multiple national funding rules within a single call

## Key dates

- Annual call with deadline varying by national funder (check SNSF site for Swiss deadline)
- Transnational consortium coordination required at submission

## Tips for applicants

- The Swiss national annex sets country-specific submission rules and eligibility windows; read it before approaching consortium partners.
- JPND rewards consortia with complementary expertise across clinical, translational, and basic neuroscience; lead with your team's balance.
- Confirm each partner's national funding eligibility and timeline early, misalignment stalls the whole application.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the JPND and who can apply?

The Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Diseases funds multinational research consortia addressing neurodegeneration. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; the SNSF funds the Swiss partner.

### Is a consortium required for JPND?

Yes, applicants must form consortia with a minimum of three entities across three EU member states.

### How often does JPND accept applications?

JPND runs annual calls; Swiss deadlines vary and are published in the SNSF national annex for each round.

### Do I need to follow different rules as a Swiss applicant?

Yes, Swiss-specific submission requirements and eligibility criteria are detailed in the national annex published with each call.

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