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SNSF
NCCR 6+ (SSH) Call — National Centres of Competence in Research, Social Sciences & Humanities
Outline proposal deadline: 5 p.m. CEST on 20 October 2026. Declaration of intent mandatory by 1 September 2026. Full proposal deadline: 5 p.m. CEST on 20 May 2027.
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The NCCR 6+ (SSH) Call funds large interdisciplinary research networks in the social sciences and humanities, with CHF 8-20 million over the first four-year phase and potential renewal for up to 12 years total. The programme requires a consortium of at least two Swiss higher education institutions, with the NCCR director holding a permanent position and SSH credentials. This is a one-off call; outline proposals are due 20 October 2026, with full proposals following in May 2027.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | CHF 8M–20M (first 4-year phase) |
| Duration | 8–12 years (divided into 4-year phases) |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 2 home institutions in Switzerland; interdisciplinary interuniversity network |
| Application | 2-stage: outline proposal (due 20 Oct 2026) → full proposal (due 20 May 2027); declaration of intent mandatory by 1 Sep 2026 |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Open to experienced researchers based at Swiss higher education/research institutions (ETH domain, accredited universities, UAS, UTE, or research facilities of national importance). NCCR director must hold a permanent position, have an SSH background, and commit for at least 4 years. Majority of directors and PIs must be SSH-active. Home institutions must co-fund matching SNSF contribution. Proposals must be submitted in English via mySNF.
Who Should Apply
- •Experienced researchers with permanent positions at Swiss ETH domain, accredited universities, UAS, UTE, or national-importance research facilities
- •NCCR director candidates with SSH disciplinary background willing to commit at least 4 years
- •Teams able to assemble at least 2 Swiss higher education institutions in an interdisciplinary network
- •Consortia where the majority of directors and PIs are SSH-active researchers
- •Institutions prepared to match SNSF funding contributions
Key Dates
- •Declaration of intent: 1 September 2026
- •Outline proposal: 20 October 2026 (5 p.m. CEST)
- •Full proposal (shortlisted): 20 May 2027 (5 p.m. CEST); 8-12 year total duration divided into 4-year phases
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The declaration of intent (1 September) is mandatory, missing this deadline bars outline submission, so mark it early.
- ✓Home institution co-funding is required; confirm matching-fund commitments in writing before outline submission to avoid delays in the full-proposal stage.
- ✓Interdisciplinarity is central to NCCR funding. Frame the network as an integrated centre, not a collection of independent projects; articulate clear disciplinary bridges and shared research questions across SSH fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the NCCR 6+ (SSH) Call provide?
CHF 8-20 million for the first 4-year phase. The NCCR can be renewed for up to 12 years total in subsequent 4-year phases, subject to evaluation.
Who can be the NCCR director?
A researcher with a permanent position at a Swiss higher education or national research institution, SSH disciplinary background, and commitment to lead for at least 4 years.
What are the consortium requirements for NCCR 6+?
A minimum of 2 Swiss higher education institutions must participate; the network must be interdisciplinary and interuniversity. Home institutions must co-fund matching amounts equivalent to SNSF contributions.
Is this a recurring call?
No, this is a one-off call for the next NCCR phase. The outline proposal deadline is 20 October 2026; shortlisted applicants submit full proposals by 20 May 2027.
What languages can I submit in?
Proposals must be submitted in English via the mySNF portal.
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