Project Funding

Up to CHF 250,000 per applicant per year (min. CHF 100,000 per project; max CHF 3M for collaborative projects with 3+ applicants)||1-4 years

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SNSF Project Funding supports Swiss-based research projects with budgets up to CHF 3 million, with individual researchers capped at CHF 250,000 per year. The call is open to researchers in all disciplines working in Switzerland or through international Lead Agency/Weave/ICIS arrangements. Applicants are limited to one proposal per 12-month period and a maximum of two simultaneous grants.

Details

Funder	SNSF
Budget	Up to CHF 250,000 per applicant per year (min. CHF 100,000 per project; max CHF 3M for collaborative projects with 3+ applicants)
Duration	1-4 years
Consortium	Optional — collaborative and interdisciplinary projects with multiple applicants are supported, but individual applicants are also eligible
Application	Single stage
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-04
Eligible countries	CH

Eligibility & scope

SNSF's largest funding scheme for independent, investigator-driven research across all disciplines. Applicants must spend at least 50% of their time in research at an eligible Swiss institution; submissions in English required for most fields, other Swiss official languages allowed in some disciplines.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers based at Swiss academic or research institutions
•Researchers submitting one proposal per 12-month period
•International applicants participating in Lead Agency, Weave, or ICIS collaborative projects
•Researchers managing no more than two simultaneous SNSF grants

Key Dates

•Annual deadline (next submission date after 1 April 2026, verify on SNSF portal)
•New eligibility rules apply from the 1 April 2026 call onwards
•Project duration variable; budget capped at CHF 3 million per project

Tips for Applicants

✓Personnel costs are capped at CHF 200,000 per year; total annual spend per researcher cannot exceed CHF 250,000, so plan your budget mix carefully.
✓International collaborators must be embedded in a Lead Agency, Weave, or ICIS framework; bilateral or consortium projects outside these schemes are Switzerland-only.
✓You can hold a maximum of two SNSF grants concurrently, and one must be from the Lead Agency/Weave/ICIS schemes if you have two, plan staggered submission timing to avoid conflicts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum budget for an SNSF Project Funding grant?

Up to CHF 3 million per project, with individual researchers capped at CHF 250,000 per year (personnel costs not to exceed CHF 200,000 per year).

Can I apply for an SNSF Project Funding grant if I am based outside Switzerland?

No, unless you are participating in a Lead Agency, Weave, or ICIS international collaborative project hosted at a Swiss institution.

How often can I submit an SNSF Project Funding proposal?

A maximum of one proposal per 12-month period; you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF grants.

When are the SNSF Project Funding deadlines?

Annual deadlines apply; new eligibility rules take effect from the 1 April 2026 call onwards, check the SNSF portal for the next submission date.

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