# Transforming Health and Care Systems

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

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership on transforming health and care systems (THCS); co-funded with Innosuisse and Federal Office of Public Health. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Transnational consortium required.

## Summary

The Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) Partnership funds transnational research consortia to develop innovations in healthcare delivery and system design. The call requires a minimum of three partner entities from three different EU member states, with Swiss researchers and institutions fully eligible and SNSF funding the Swiss contribution. This is a co-funded partnership with Innosuisse and the Federal Office of Public Health, running annually.

## Who should apply

- Swiss and EU-based health systems researchers and innovators
- Consortia with at least 3 entities spanning 3 different EU member states
- Teams combining academic, clinical, and/or health system perspectives
- Projects addressing healthcare delivery, system transformation, or policy implementation

## Key dates

- Annual call (consult SNSF website for next deadline)
- Transnational consortium required at submission

## Tips for applicants

- Build your consortium early; the 3-entity, 3-country requirement rules out single-nation proposals and requires substantive cross-border collaboration, not token partnerships.
- SNSF funds only the Swiss partner, clarify funding flows with co-funders (Innosuisse, Federal Office of Public Health) before proposal drafting to avoid misaligned budgets.
- Health systems research here spans implementation science, policy evaluation, and design innovation; position your project within the THCS Partnership's focus on system transformation, not just basic science.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Swiss researchers lead a THCS Partnership consortium?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible. SNSF funds the Swiss partner contribution within a transnational consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 EU member states.

### What is the minimum consortium size for THCS Partnership?

A minimum of 3 partner entities from 3 different EU member states is required.

### Who funds the Swiss partner in THCS Partnership projects?

SNSF funds the Swiss contribution; the partnership is co-funded by SNSF, Innosuisse, and the Federal Office of Public Health.

### Is the THCS Partnership call annual?

Yes, calls run annually; consult the SNSF website for the specific deadline in your round.

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