# NCCR for Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) – Additional Call (6+ Series)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Budget:** CHF 8M–20M (first 4-year period)
**Duration:** 8–12 years
**Consortium:** Required — interdisciplinary, interuniversity network with one or more Swiss higher education research institutions as home institution(s)
**Application:** 2-stage: outline proposal → full proposal
**Frequency:** One-off
**Next round:** 2026-07
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/NePTe6Nxxe4tmbtz/news/nccr-additional-call-in-july
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to experienced researchers at Swiss higher education institutions (ETH domain, accredited universities, UAS, UTE, or research facilities of national importance). Proposals must be in English. Home institution must formally support the application and commit to financial/structural co-funding. ~10% of other applicants may be based outside Switzerland. Industrial partners may participate but cannot be applicants.

## Summary

The SNSF National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) for Social Sciences and Humanities offers CHF 8-20 million over the first four-year period for interdisciplinary research networks spanning multiple Swiss universities. This is a one-off additional call open to experienced researchers at Swiss higher education institutions, requiring a consortium with formal institutional co-funding commitment. Projects run 8-12 years and must be led by a Swiss institution, though up to ~10% of team members may be based abroad and industrial partners may participate as collaborators.

## Who should apply

- Experienced researchers holding positions at Swiss higher education institutions (ETH, accredited universities, UAS, UTE, research facilities of national importance)
- Research networks ready to form or strengthen an interdisciplinary, multi-university consortium
- Teams with formal institutional backing and capacity to commit co-funding
- Researchers in social sciences and humanities fields with a coherent, long-term research vision

## Key dates

- Call document published 6 July 2026; informational webinar 8 July 2026
- Two-stage review: outline proposal, then full proposal invitation for shortlisted teams
- Project duration 8-12 years; first funding period 4 years

## Tips for applicants

- This is a one-off call, not recurring; plan accordingly if an NCCR structure suits your research vision.
- Institutional commitment is gating, secure co-funding pledges and formal letters from all home institutions before drafting the outline proposal.
- Interdisciplinarity across institutions is the core value; frame your consortium as a genuine network, not a collection of parallel projects.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the NCCR SSH Additional Call fund?

CHF 8-20 million over the first four-year period; projects continue for 8-12 years total.

### Who can lead an NCCR SSH Additional Call application?

Experienced researchers at Swiss higher education institutions (ETH, accredited universities, UAS, UTE, or research facilities of national importance) that formally support and co-fund the research.

### Is the NCCR SSH Additional Call recurring?

No, this is a one-off call in 2026; there is no announced next round.

### Must the entire consortium be based in Switzerland?

The home institution(s) must be Swiss, but approximately 10% of other applicants and team members may be based outside Switzerland.

### Can industry partners be involved in an NCCR SSH proposal?

Yes, industrial partners may participate as collaborators, but they cannot be applicants or home institutions.

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