SNSF
Solution-oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) — Phase 2 Call
Call launched 19 January 2026; specific submission deadline not stated on page. Pre-proposal must be submitted first via mySNF.
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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Budget | CHF 22.4M (programme total, Phase 2) |
| Duration | 3–4 years (+ optional 12–24 months Transformation Accelerating Grant) |
| Consortium | Required — international consortium including researchers from Switzerland and researchers + practice partners from OECD DAC developing countries |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal → full proposal (invitation only) |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Open to all disciplines; supports transdisciplinary projects addressing SDGs and poverty reduction. Consortia must include Swiss researchers and non-academic practice partners from OECD DAC developing countries. Proposals must be written in English and submitted via mySNF. Practice partners must be non-academic, active in public or private sector development. Projects with high scaling potential may receive additional Transformation Accelerating Grants.
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