SNSF
Lead Agency
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SNSF Lead Agency funds collaborative research projects between Swiss researchers and partners abroad under a single evaluation process, avoiding duplicate submissions to two national funding agencies. Either SNSF or the partner country's agency acts as the lead evaluator, and the decision applies to both sides of the collaboration. The scheme accepts applications continuously rather than on fixed annual deadlines.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Consortium | Required — joint application with partner researchers abroad, evaluated by a single lead funder (SNSF or partner agency) |
| Application | Submit via SNSF Portal when SNSF is Lead Agency (also to foreign funder within 7 days); submit via partner agency directly and then mySNF within 7 days when partner agency is Lead Agency |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Transnational project funding agreement allowing a single evaluation by either SNSF or the relevant partner agency abroad, avoiding duplicate submissions to multiple national funders.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based in Switzerland with an established foreign research partner
- •Joint project teams seeking to avoid submitting to two national agencies separately
- •Applicants whose partner country has a Lead Agency agreement with SNSF
- •Projects suited to evaluation by either SNSF or the partner agency
Key Dates
- •Continuous call, no fixed annual deadline; submission timing depends on which agency leads
- •When SNSF is lead agency, the application also goes to the foreign funder within 7 days; when the partner agency leads, the mySNF submission follows within 7 days
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm early which agency qualifies as Lead Agency for the partner country, since this determines the submission route and portal.
- ✓Respect the 7-day window for the secondary submission (to the foreign funder or to mySNF), missing it can invalidate the joint application.
- ✓Coordinate the scientific content and budget with the foreign partner before submission, since only one evaluation is run for both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SNSF Lead Agency scheme?
It is a transnational funding agreement that lets a joint Swiss-foreign research project be evaluated once, by either SNSF or the partner country's agency, instead of twice.
When is the deadline for SNSF Lead Agency applications?
There is no fixed deadline; the call runs continuously and submission timing depends on which agency is acting as lead.
Do I need a foreign partner to apply?
Yes, a joint application with a partner researcher abroad is required, and the project is evaluated by a single lead funder.
Where do I submit my SNSF Lead Agency application?
If SNSF is the lead agency, submit via the SNSF Portal and to the foreign funder within 7 days; if the partner agency leads, submit directly to them and then via mySNF within 7 days.
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