# Sor4d

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — Swiss researchers + researchers from developing countries
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/Fb19rz5iYXpbuPyy/funding/programmes/sor4d-programme
**Last verified:** 24 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transdisciplinary joint projects between Swiss researchers and researchers from developing countries, aimed at advancing implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Swiss lead applicant must be based at a Swiss institution.

## Summary

The SNSF SOR4D Programme funds transdisciplinary research projects led by Swiss researchers in partnership with collaborators from developing countries to advance implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects must include researchers from ODA-eligible countries and address practical challenges aligned with the 2030 Agenda. This is a consortium-based programme with a required transdisciplinary approach linking academic and non-academic stakeholders.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers affiliated with Swiss research institutions acting as lead applicants
- Transdisciplinary teams bridging academic and applied research
- Projects with confirmed partners in ODA-eligible developing countries
- Research addressing concrete 2030 Agenda (SDG) implementation challenges

## Key dates

- No current deadline stated; consult the SNSF SOR4D programme page for next round launch

## Tips for applicants

- The 'transdisciplinary' requirement is strict, include non-academic partners (practitioners, policymakers, communities) as co-investigators or collaborators, not just academic co-applicants.
- Developing-country partners must be substantive co-researchers, not service providers; frame the collaboration as co-ownership of the research question and outputs.
- Alignment with a specific SDG target strengthens proposals; select one or two targets and explain the implementation pathway, not just the research ambition.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the SOR4D Programme?

SOR4D is an SNSF programme funding transdisciplinary research projects led by Swiss researchers partnered with collaborators in developing countries to advance implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

### Do I need partners from developing countries to apply to SOR4D?

Yes, the programme requires collaboration with partners in ODA-eligible countries and a transdisciplinary consortium including both academic and non-academic stakeholders.

### Who can be the lead applicant for SOR4D?

A Swiss researcher affiliated with a Swiss research institution must serve as the lead applicant.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-sor4d-programme-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.