SNSF
Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT)
Full proposal due 3 November 2026, 17:00 Swiss local time. Letter of intent due 26 May 2026, 17:00 Swiss local time (past). PPI Preparatory Grant (up to CHF 5,000) also due 26 May 2026.
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SNSF's Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT) fund multicentric randomised controlled trials addressing unmet medical or societal needs, open to Swiss-based research teams with a strong track record. The call excludes pilot, proof-of-concept, and observational studies, and expects involvement of a Clinical Trial Unit. Annual deadline in November.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Application | 2-stage: letter of intent (26 May 2026) → full proposal (3 November 2026) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Supports investigator-initiated randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) addressing unmet medical/societal needs, not in industry focus. Requires a multicentric setting; research group of up to 5 persons with strong track record. Excludes pilot, proof-of-concept (phase I/IIa), observational, and commercial studies. CV and research plan must be in the language of the research plan; CTU involvement highly recommended.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss-based research teams with a strong publication and trial track record
- •Investigators leading multicentric randomised controlled trials
- •Teams planning to partner with a Clinical Trial Unit
- •Researchers addressing unmet clinical or societal needs outside industry focus
Key Dates
- •Letter of intent due 26 May 2026, 17:00 Swiss local time (deadline passed)
- •Full proposal due 3 November 2026, 17:00 Swiss local time
- •Two-stage evaluation: letter of intent then full proposal
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Clinical Trial Unit involvement is highly recommended; a named CTU partner strengthens feasibility and implementation scoring.
- ✓The research group is capped at 5 persons, demonstrate why each member is essential and outline their role in trial management.
- ✓Ensure your proposal and CV are in the same language as your research plan; mixed languages trigger desk rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of clinical trials does SNSF IICT fund?
SNSF funds investigator-initiated, multicentric randomised controlled trials (RCTs) addressing unmet medical or societal needs. Pilot, proof-of-concept, observational, and commercial studies are not eligible.
Who is eligible to apply for SNSF IICT?
Swiss-based research teams with a strong track record, working on trials that are not in industry focus. Teams must operate in a multicentric setting and may include up to 5 research group members.
What is the SNSF IICT letter of intent deadline?
The letter of intent was due 26 May 2026; the full proposal deadline is 3 November 2026, 17:00 Swiss local time.
Is a Clinical Trial Unit required for SNSF IICT?
CTU involvement is highly recommended, though not formally mandatory. It strengthens the proposal's feasibility and implementation plan.
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