# Norface

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

## Eligibility & scope

Multilateral initiative covering social and behavioural sciences. 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

Norface funds collaborative social and behavioural science research through transnational consortia involving researchers across Europe, with SNSF funding the Swiss partner component. Applicants must form consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states, and Swiss researchers are fully eligible participants. The call runs annually with deadlines varying by round; consult the SNSF national annex for Swiss-specific submission and eligibility details.

## Who should apply

- Researchers in social and behavioural sciences affiliated with Swiss, EU or associated-country institutions
- Applicants assembling multinational research teams of at least 3 entities across 3 EU member states
- Projects bridging disciplinary boundaries within the social and behavioural sciences
- Established researchers with prior international collaboration experience

## Key dates

- Annual call with variable deadlines (check the SNSF call portal and Norface website for each round's submission date)
- Transnational consortium coordination required across multiple national funding bodies

## Tips for applicants

- Lead consortium coordination from the Swiss partner's institution; the SNSF national annex sets submission format and eligibility rules that differ from other national funder requirements.
- Confirm consortium size and country distribution before drafting: minimum 3 entities spanning 3 EU member states, each funded through their national Norface partner.
- Budget negotiations across funder timelines often shift deadlines; monitor the SNSF Norface page for call updates rather than relying on previous-round dates.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Swiss researchers apply to Norface?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner within the consortium, and Swiss-specific submission requirements appear in the call's national annex.

### How many partners do I need for a Norface consortium?

A minimum of 3 entities from 3 different EU member states are required; additional partners beyond the minimum may strengthen the proposal.

### What is the deadline for Norface calls?

Deadlines vary by call; check the SNSF call portal and the Norface website for the current round's submission date.

### How often does Norface issue calls?

Norface runs annual calls, though exact timing and scope vary; consult the SNSF and Norface websites for each year's schedule.

### Which research fields are eligible for Norface?

The initiative covers social and behavioural sciences, including interdisciplinary projects at their intersection.

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