SNSF
Project Funding
Previous deadline was 01.04.2026 17:00 CEST; next call deadline not yet announced
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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 | CHF 100k min per project; up to CHF 250k/year per applicant; max CHF 3M for collaborative projects (3+ applicants) |
| Duration | 1–4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Open to experienced researchers (doctorate obtained ≥4 years before submission) employed at Swiss-eligible institutions, spending ≥50% FTE on research. Applicants' own salaries are paid by their institution. In STEM, medicine, economics and political science, proposals must be submitted in English; other fields may use an official Swiss language. Collaborative projects (3+ applicants) capped at CHF 3M total.
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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