# Water4All

**Funder:** SNSF
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://water4all-partnership.eu/
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

European Partnership for a secure water supply for all in the long term. Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner. Transnational consortium required. Same requirements as SNSF Project funding generally apply.

## Summary

Water4All is a European Partnership initiative funded by SNSF to address long-term secure water supply across Europe. Swiss researchers are fully eligible, with SNSF funding the Swiss partner in a transnational consortium of at least three entities from three EU member states. Projects operate under the same evaluation criteria as standard SNSF Project funding.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers at academic and research institutions
- Applicants able to assemble a consortium of at least three entities across three EU member states
- Teams addressing long-term secure water supply challenges
- Researchers meeting standard SNSF Project funding eligibility criteria

## Key dates

- Annual call (verify exact deadline on SNSF portal)
- Transnational consortium required with minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
- SNSF funds Swiss partner component

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium assembly is mandatory and competitive; establish partnerships early with co-applicants in different EU states.
- SNSF evaluates the Swiss component using standard Project funding criteria, ensure your Swiss work package is independently coherent and well-justified.
- Check the annual call timeline on the SNSF portal; consortium deadlines often precede the formal submission window.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water4All a consortium grant?

Yes, a transnational consortium is required with a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states.

### Can Swiss researchers apply to Water4All?

Yes, Swiss researchers are fully eligible; SNSF funds the Swiss partner or co-partners.

### How is Water4All evaluated?

The Swiss component is evaluated under the same criteria as SNSF Project funding; consortium members outside Switzerland follow the European Partnership evaluation process.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-water4all-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.