SNSF
European Partnerships
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SNSF European Partnerships funds Swiss researchers participating in transnational research consortia across 11 co-funded European initiatives, including Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, and Water4All. Each partnership has its own deadline and research scope; Swiss applicants submit through national annexes and are evaluated under standard SNSF Project funding rules. Participation requires a consortium-based research plan with partners from multiple countries.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Consortium | Required — transnational consortia with researchers from several countries; each national funder funds its own researchers |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
SNSF participates in co-funded European Partnerships (Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, STR). Swiss researchers apply via national annexes of individual calls; SNSF Project funding rules apply. Proposals must be submitted as part of transnational consortia.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers at universities, research institutes, or other SNSF-eligible institutions
- •Teams with strong transnational collaboration plans and non-Swiss partners confirmed
- •Projects aligned with one of the 11 participating European Partnerships (Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, STR)
- •Applicants willing to manage multi-country research teams and comply with consortium coordination requirements
Key Dates
- •Deadlines vary per partnership call; check the specific call for dates
- •Continuous programme with rolling calls across partner initiatives
- •Project duration depends on the individual partnership
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Match your research to one of the 11 named partnerships before starting your proposal; misalignment with partnership scope is a common rejection reason.
- ✓Secure written commitment from all non-Swiss consortium partners before submission; SNSF will not evaluate proposals with unconfirmed partners.
- ✓Use the national annex submission route, not the general European portal; Swiss applicants must follow SNSF's specific intake process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SNSF European Partnerships?
SNSF co-funds 11 European research initiatives: Biodiversa+, BrainHealth, Clean Energy Transition, Driving Urban Transitions, ERDERA, Forest Partnership, OHAMR, Raw Materials, Water4All, THCS, and STR, via transnational consortia.
Can I apply to SNSF European Partnerships if I am based in Switzerland?
Yes, Swiss researchers at eligible institutions can apply via national annexes. Proposals must include partners from at least one other country.
What are the deadlines for SNSF European Partnerships?
Deadlines vary by individual partnership call; check the specific call page for exact dates.
Do I need partners from other countries to apply?
Yes, proposals must be submitted as part of transnational consortia with researchers from several countries.
Which funding rules apply to SNSF European Partnership grants?
SNSF Project funding rules apply to all Swiss participants in European Partnerships.
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