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New Frontiers in Research Fund – Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
Full proposal deadline for Swiss applicants; Canadian applicants submit via NFRF Convergence Portal by 3 November 2026
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The SNSF New Frontiers in Research Fund supports interdisciplinary projects that harness disruptive technologies to address UN Sustainable Development Goals, with Swiss contributions up to CHF 500,000 per project. This is a consortium-based call open only to Swiss researchers already part of an international consortium that submitted a Notice of Intent to NFRF; partner agencies include NWO, IDRC, NordForsk, Research Ireland, FAPESP, NSTC, and UKRI. The full proposal stage is now open, with the final stage of a three-stage review process.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | Up to CHF 500,000 for Swiss contributions |
| Deadline | 4 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — international consortium with Swiss co-applicants meeting SNSF Project Funding eligibility; partner agencies include NWO, IDRC, NFRF, NordForsk, Research Ireland, FAPESP, SNSF, NSTC, UKRI |
| Application | 3-stage: notice of intent (closed) → letter of intent (closed) → full proposal |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Joint international call coordinated by Canada supporting interdisciplinary projects that harness disruptive technologies to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. Only members of consortia that already submitted a notice of intent to NFRF may participate; Swiss co-applicants must meet SNSF Project Funding criteria.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers already embedded in an international NFRF consortium that completed Notice of Intent and Letter of Intent stages
- •Researchers meeting SNSF Project Funding eligibility criteria
- •Interdisciplinary teams addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals through transformative technologies
- •Projects with coordinated partners from NWO, IDRC, NordForsk, Research Ireland, FAPESP, NSTC, UKRI, or other NFRF partner agencies
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline 4 November 2026 (Swiss applicants via mySNF; Canadian applicants via NFRF Convergence Portal by 3 November 2026)
- •Three-stage process: Notice of Intent and Letter of Intent stages already closed; full proposal stage now open
Tips for Applicants
- ✓You must already be part of a consortium that cleared the NOI and LOI gates; late-joining applicants are ineligible.
- ✓Frame the project around a specific UN SDG and explain how your disruptive technology creates a genuine advance, not an incremental improvement.
- ✓Ensure your Swiss budget justification aligns with SNSF Project Funding rules; reviewers will apply these criteria to your Swiss contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the New Frontiers in Research Fund?
Swiss researchers who are already part of an international consortium that has submitted a Notice of Intent to NFRF and meets SNSF Project Funding eligibility criteria.
How much can Swiss researchers receive from the New Frontiers in Research Fund?
Up to CHF 500,000 per project as the Swiss contribution to the international consortium.
What is the deadline for the New Frontiers in Research Fund full proposal?
4 November 2026 for Swiss applicants via mySNF; Canadian applicants must submit by 4 November 2026 via the NFRF Convergence Portal.
Can I join a consortium after the Notice of Intent stage?
No, only Swiss researchers already part of a consortium that submitted a Notice of Intent are eligible; the NOI and LOI stages are already closed.
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