# T-Ap

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

## Eligibility & scope

Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities. 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 SNSF T-Ap (Trans-Atlantic Platform) funds collaborative social sciences and humanities research requiring a transnational consortium of at least three entities across three EU member states, with SNSF covering the Swiss partner's costs. Swiss researchers lead or participate in these consortia, which bridge European and North American research communities. The programme runs annually with consortium assembly and submission timelines varying by call.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers in social sciences or humanities
- Research groups able to lead or co-lead a transnational consortium
- Teams with confirmed partners in at least three EU member states
- Projects bridging European and trans-Atlantic scholarship

## Key dates

- Deadline varies by annual call (check SNSF website for next round)
- Consortium assembly and submission timeline set per call
- Annual funding cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm Swiss-specific submission requirements in the national annex before drafting; requirements vary by call round.
- Secure written consortium partner commitments early, SNSF evaluates consortium stability heavily.
- Emphasise the trans-Atlantic research value and genuine collaboration design, not just geographic spread.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for SNSF T-Ap funding?

Swiss researchers in social sciences and humanities are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner in a required transnational consortium of at least three entities from three EU member states.

### Is a consortium required for SNSF T-Ap?

Yes, a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states is mandatory; Swiss partners lead or co-lead the Swiss portion.

### How often does SNSF T-Ap have a call?

The programme runs annually, though deadline and submission timelines vary by call round, consult the SNSF website for each cycle's dates.

### What research fields does SNSF T-Ap fund?

Social sciences and humanities research are eligible, provided the project meets the transnational consortium and trans-Atlantic scope criteria.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-t-ap-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.