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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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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | CHF 8M–20M (first 4-year phase) |
| Deadline | 20 October 2026 |
| 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.
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