# MAPS – Multilateral Academic Projects

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** Up to CHF 350,000 per country team
**Duration:** Up to 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — researchers in Switzerland + minimum 2 of the 5 partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary)
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** BG, HR, PL, RO, HU, CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/0J84YIJ4f5K9LaQl/funding/maps-multilateral-academic-projects
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Multilateral research projects conducted jointly by researchers in Switzerland and at least 2 of the 5 partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary). Each country team funded up to CHF 350,000. Part of the second Swiss contribution to reduce economic and social inequalities in the enlarged EU.

## Summary

MAPS, Multilateral Academic Projects funds collaborative research between Swiss researchers and teams in at least two of five Central/Eastern European partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary), with each country team receiving up to CHF 350,000 over four years. The call supports multilateral consortia as part of Switzerland's contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the enlarged EU. This is a one-off call; researchers must assemble a cross-border team before applying.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Swiss academic institutions
- Applicants leading or co-leading teams in at least one of the five partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary)
- Multilateral projects addressing social, economic, or scientific inequalities relevant to the enlarged EU
- Research teams with cross-border collaboration already in place or planned

## Key dates

- Call opened April 2024; no closing deadline stated on the funder page
- Consortium required: Swiss researchers plus minimum 2 of 5 partner countries
- Up to 4-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Assemble your partner teams before submitting, the consortium is mandatory and a competitive advantage if co-investigators have prior collaboration track records.
- Frame the project's contribution to reducing economic or social disparities in the EU; this aligns with SNSF's strategic rationale for the call.
- Budget per country team (up to CHF 350,000) is fixed; clearly allocate costs across all participating institutions in your proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for MAPS projects?

Each country team receives up to CHF 350,000 over the project duration. Total budget depends on the number of participating countries in the consortium.

### Who can apply to MAPS?

Swiss researchers leading or co-leading a multilateral project with partners in at least 2 of the 5 eligible Central/Eastern European countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary).

### Is MAPS a recurring call?

No, this is a one-off call opened in April 2024. There is no closing deadline stated; check the SNSF website for current call status.

### How many partner countries must be involved?

A minimum of 2 of the 5 eligible partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Hungary) plus Switzerland are required.

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