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Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme – MoES Geoscience Call

Up to CHF 300,000 (3 years) or CHF 400,000 (4 years) per project (Swiss side)3–4 years

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The Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme funds collaborative geoscience research on natural hazards in mountain regions, with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supporting Swiss partners and India's Ministry of Earth Sciences funding Indian collaborators. Swiss researchers can access up to CHF 300,000 (3 years) or CHF 400,000 (4 years) per project by partnering with an Indian research institution. This is a limited call supporting approximately 10 joint projects.

Details

Funder SNSF
Budget Up to CHF 300,000 (3 years) or CHF 400,000 (4 years) per project (Swiss side)
Duration 3–4 years
Consortium Required — minimum 1 Swiss researcher and 1 Indian partner (MoES); each country funds its own researchers
Eligible countries CH

Eligibility & scope

Joint Research Projects in geoscience research on natural hazards in mountain regions, co-funded by SNSF (Swiss side) and India's Ministry of Earth Sciences (Indian side). Up to ~10 projects funded. Swiss applicants must collaborate with an Indian partner institution.

Who Should Apply

  • •Swiss geoscience researchers based at Swiss institutions
  • •Teams with an established or developing partnership with an Indian research institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences
  • •Projects addressing natural hazards in mountain regions (earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, glacial hazards, etc.)
  • •Researchers ready to co-author a joint proposal with their Indian collaborators and manage cross-border coordination

Key Dates

  • •Duration: 3-4 years (choose based on project scope)
  • •Approximately 10 projects funded in this call

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Secure an Indian partner institution early; the call requires a named MoES-affiliated collaborator, and lack of a confirmed partner may weaken competitiveness.
  • ✓Emphasise the complementary expertise and data-access strengths of each team; panels assess whether the Swiss and Indian sides genuinely need each other.
  • ✓Budget clearly on the Swiss side only; coordinate separately with your Indian partner on their MoES budget so both proposals align thematically and methodologically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget cap for the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme?

The Swiss side receives up to CHF 300,000 for 3-year projects or CHF 400,000 for 4-year projects; the Indian side is funded separately by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Do I need an Indian partner to apply to the Indo-Swiss Geoscience Call?

Yes, the programme requires a consortium of at least one Swiss researcher and one Indian partner institution affiliated with the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

How many projects does the Indo-Swiss Geoscience Call fund?

Approximately 10 joint projects are funded in this call.

What topics are eligible for the Indo-Swiss Geoscience Call?

Joint research on natural hazards in mountain regions, such as earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, and glacial hazards.

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