SNSF Call for Applications: SPIRIT

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The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is calling for applications to the Swiss Programme for International Research by Scientific Investigation Teams (SPIRIT), which promotes team-oriented cross-border research.

Eligibility (Applicants):

  • A SPIRIT proposal can be jointly submitted by a minimum of two and a maximum of four applicants. At least one applicant must engage in research work in Switzerland, and at least one must do so in an eligible partner country.
  • One of the Swiss-based applicants (the responsible applicant) represents the research team.
  • The funding periods of SPIRIT grants must not overlap with those of other SPIRIT grants or of Ambizione grants.
  • Swiss applicants must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to SNSF project funding. These requirements apply mutatis mutandis to applicants from abroad.

Funding details:

  • Duration: 2-4 years
  • Maximum grant amount: CHF 500,000; minimum grant amount: CHF 50,000
  • At least 30% of each grant must be allocated to Switzerland and at least 30% to the relevant partner country/countries.
  • The salaries of applicants in Switzerland or abroad cannot be charged to the grant.
  • Projects must contribute to promoting gender awareness and equal opportunities.

Read more here.

Application deadline November 2, 2023.

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