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Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme – DBT/ICMR One Health Call
Third call launched 2 February 2026; submission deadline not specified on page
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The SNSF Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme funds research on One Health, the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment, through consortia pairing Swiss and Indian researchers, with up to CHF 400,000 per project on the Swiss side over four years. Researchers based in Switzerland must partner with an institution funded by India's DBT or ICMR; each country funds its own side. Up to 10 projects are selected per call.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | Up to CHF 400,000 per project (Swiss side) |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss researcher and 1 Indian partner (DBT/ICMR); each country funds its own researchers |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Joint Research Projects in the field of One Health (interconnected health of humans, animals and the environment), co-funded by SNSF (Swiss side) and India's DBT/ICMR (Indian side). Up to 10 projects funded. Swiss applicants must collaborate with an Indian partner institution. Proposals must be submitted by researchers based in Switzerland.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at a Swiss academic or research institution
- •Applicants with an existing or planned collaboration with an Indian DBT/ICMR-funded partner
- •One Health research spanning human, animal, and environmental health interfaces
- •Teams ready to manage bi-national consortium coordination and reporting
Key Dates
- •Third call launched 2 February 2026 (submission deadline to be confirmed on SNSF portal)
- •Up to four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your Indian partner's DBT or ICMR funding commitment in writing before submission; this is a gating criterion.
- ✓One Health calls reward integrated methodology, show how human, animal, and environmental health components inform each other, not just co-exist.
- ✓Budget only your Swiss team on the Swiss application; the Indian partner applies separately through DBT/ICMR channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the SNSF Indo-Swiss One Health call fund per project?
Up to CHF 400,000 per project on the Swiss side, over a maximum of four years. The Indian partner's budget is funded separately by DBT/ICMR.
Do I need an Indian partner to apply?
Yes, Swiss applicants must partner with an institution eligible for DBT or ICMR funding. The Indian partner submits a separate application to DBT/ICMR.
What is One Health research for the purposes of this call?
Research addressing the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment, integrating perspectives across these domains rather than studying them in isolation.
How many projects are funded in each call?
Up to 10 projects are selected per call.
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