SNSF
International Co-Investigator Scheme
Cut-off 1 October; deadlines are 1 April and 1 October annually
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The SNSF International Co-Investigator Scheme lets Swiss-based researchers add co-applicants in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands or the UK to a regular SNSF project funding application, without filing a separate application to the foreign agency. It targets researchers already applying for SNSF project funding who want to build a cross-border team, with UK co-applicants limited to humanities and social sciences projects co-funded by ESRC/AHRC. Applications are assessed together with the regular project funding round, and the call runs twice a year.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Consortium | Required — co-applicant(s) in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, or UK (ESRC/AHRC for humanities and social sciences) |
| Application | Single stage, evaluated together with regular project funding applications |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Allows Swiss applicants to include co-applicants in Denmark, Norway, Sweden or the Netherlands (up to 50% of SNSF budget) or in the UK for humanities/social sciences projects (up to 30%, co-funded by ESRC/AHRC); no separate application to the foreign agency required but country-specific employment regulations apply.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based in Switzerland eligible for SNSF project funding
- •Teams building a consortium with a co-applicant in Denmark, Norway, Sweden or the Netherlands
- •Humanities and social sciences teams partnering with a UK co-applicant funded via ESRC/AHRC
- •Applicants submitting a regular project funding proposal in the same round
Key Dates
- •Deadlines twice yearly: 1 April and 1 October
- •Single-stage application, evaluated together with regular SNSF project funding applications
- •Call runs biannually
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Budget the foreign co-applicant's share within the stated caps, up to 50% of the SNSF budget for Nordic/Dutch partners, up to 30% for UK humanities/social sciences partners co-funded by ESRC/AHRC.
- ✓No separate application to the partner country's funding agency is needed, but check country-specific employment regulations for the co-applicant's post before submitting.
- ✓Align the international co-investigator component tightly with the main project funding proposal, since both are evaluated together in the same submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries can co-applicants be based in for the SNSF International Co-Investigator Scheme?
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands for any field, or the UK specifically for humanities and social sciences projects co-funded by ESRC/AHRC.
How much of the budget can go to the foreign co-applicant?
Up to 50% of the SNSF budget for Danish, Norwegian, Swedish or Dutch co-applicants, and up to 30% for UK co-applicants in humanities and social sciences.
Do I need to submit a separate application to the foreign funding agency?
No, no separate application to the foreign agency is required, though country-specific employment regulations still apply to the co-applicant.
When is the deadline for the SNSF International Co-Investigator Scheme?
Deadlines fall on 1 April and 1 October each year, as the call runs biannually.
Is this a standalone grant application?
No, it is evaluated together with a regular SNSF project funding application rather than as a separate single-stage process.
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