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Joint Research Projects – Natural Hazards in Mountain Regions (MoES)
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The SNSF Joint Research Projects, Natural Hazards in Mountain Regions call funds collaborative geoscience research between Swiss and Indian teams investigating natural hazards in mountainous terrain. Swiss researchers receive up to CHF 300,000 (three years) or CHF 400,000 (four years) per project, with the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences funding equivalent Indian costs separately. The call is limited to ~10 projects and requires a minimum of one Swiss and one Indian partner institution.
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 call with the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences for geoscience research on natural hazards in mountain regions. SNSF covers Swiss costs; MoES covers Indian costs. Around 10 projects funded subject to sufficient high-quality proposals. Swiss applicants must have an Indian partner.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers in geosciences, earth sciences, or environmental sciences
- •Teams with an established Indian collaborator and co-investigator
- •Projects addressing natural hazards (earthquakes, landslides, flooding, avalanches) in mountain regions
- •Researchers at Swiss universities, research institutes, or other recognised institutions
Key Dates
- •3-4 year project duration
- •Consortium of minimum 1 Swiss and 1 Indian partner required
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your Indian partner before submission; the call requires a formal collaborative agreement and co-investigator commitment from the Indian side.
- ✓Budget carefully for bilateral project management and cross-border coordination; the call funds Swiss and Indian sides separately, so align timelines and milestones with your partner institution.
- ✓Frame your research question around a shared hazard challenge in a specific mountain region (Himalayas, Alps, or equivalent), joint calls reward complementary expertise and shared field access.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding do Swiss researchers get in the SNSF, MoES Natural Hazards call?
Up to CHF 300,000 for a three-year project or CHF 400,000 for a four-year project per Swiss team; the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences funds Indian costs separately.
Do I need an Indian partner to apply to this SNSF call?
Yes, the call is a joint initiative between SNSF and India's Ministry of Earth Sciences; you must have a minimum of one Swiss and one Indian partner institution.
What research topics are eligible for the SNSF Natural Hazards in Mountain Regions call?
Geoscience research on natural hazards in mountain regions, including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and avalanches.
How many projects are funded in this SNSF, MoES call?
Approximately 10 projects are funded per call round.
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