Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
@snsf.ch
The Swiss National Science Foundation funds excellent research at universities and other institutions – from chemistry to medicine to sociology.
We invest in researchers and their ideas 🔬🌱📚 — www.snf.ch/en
Deutsch & Français: @snf-fns.ch
We invest in researchers and their ideas 🔬🌱📚 — www.snf.ch/en
Deutsch & Français: @snf-fns.ch
New antibiotics are needed to avoid “returning to a time when even common infections could prove fatal.”💊
🔎 Roche’s Michael Lobritz explains why this is only possible thanks to strong academic research: sohub.io/fhei
🔎 Roche’s Michael Lobritz explains why this is only possible thanks to strong academic research: sohub.io/fhei
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
New antibiotics are needed to avoid “returning to a time when even common infections could prove fatal.”💊
🔎 Roche’s Michael Lobritz explains why this is only possible thanks to strong academic research: sohub.io/fhei
🔎 Roche’s Michael Lobritz explains why this is only possible thanks to strong academic research: sohub.io/fhei
☢️ For many, radioactivity is synonymous with danger. But without this discovery, which earned Marie Curie two Nobel Prizes, there would be no radiotherapy, which is now frequently used to treat cancer.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
☢️ For many, radioactivity is synonymous with danger. But without this discovery, which earned Marie Curie two Nobel Prizes, there would be no radiotherapy, which is now frequently used to treat cancer.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
📢 Switzerland-India call: The SNSF is launching a call for proposals with the Indian Department of Biotechnology and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for research projects in the field of One Health.
🗓️ Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
👉 www.snf.ch/en/qvqibviYzt…
🗓️ Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
👉 www.snf.ch/en/qvqibviYzt…
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
📢 Switzerland-India call: The SNSF is launching a call for proposals with the Indian Department of Biotechnology and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for research projects in the field of One Health.
🗓️ Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
👉 www.snf.ch/en/qvqibviYzt…
🗓️ Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
👉 www.snf.ch/en/qvqibviYzt…
❗📢 The SNSF is adjusting its project funding as of 1 April 2026. Our goal is to stabilise success rates at a level that ensures funding for research of the highest quality. This is how we guarantee a fair chance for all researchers.
➡️ sohub.io/5x59
➡️ sohub.io/5x59
February 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM
❗📢 The SNSF is adjusting its project funding as of 1 April 2026. Our goal is to stabilise success rates at a level that ensures funding for research of the highest quality. This is how we guarantee a fair chance for all researchers.
➡️ sohub.io/5x59
➡️ sohub.io/5x59
📢 #Call for Project funding
Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. Submission deadline: 1 April 2026.
Take part in our online info event on 10 February 2026
➡️ sohub.io/j78l
Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. Submission deadline: 1 April 2026.
Take part in our online info event on 10 February 2026
➡️ sohub.io/j78l
February 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
📢 #Call for Project funding
Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. Submission deadline: 1 April 2026.
Take part in our online info event on 10 February 2026
➡️ sohub.io/j78l
Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. Submission deadline: 1 April 2026.
Take part in our online info event on 10 February 2026
➡️ sohub.io/j78l
📣 SNSF Starting Grants 2026 call
For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. To learn more, take part in our online info event on 19 February.
🗓️Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
➡️ sohub.io/rptw
For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. To learn more, take part in our online info event on 19 February.
🗓️Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
➡️ sohub.io/rptw
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
📣 SNSF Starting Grants 2026 call
For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. To learn more, take part in our online info event on 19 February.
🗓️Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
➡️ sohub.io/rptw
For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. To learn more, take part in our online info event on 19 February.
🗓️Submission deadline: 5 May 2026
➡️ sohub.io/rptw
New National Centres of Competence in Research
The federal government is launching six new NCCRs. These long-term projects strengthen research and innovation on topics of social and strategic importance for Switzerland. 🇨🇭🔬🚀
For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/d7aTIaqwI8…
The federal government is launching six new NCCRs. These long-term projects strengthen research and innovation on topics of social and strategic importance for Switzerland. 🇨🇭🔬🚀
For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/d7aTIaqwI8…
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM
New National Centres of Competence in Research
The federal government is launching six new NCCRs. These long-term projects strengthen research and innovation on topics of social and strategic importance for Switzerland. 🇨🇭🔬🚀
For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/d7aTIaqwI8…
The federal government is launching six new NCCRs. These long-term projects strengthen research and innovation on topics of social and strategic importance for Switzerland. 🇨🇭🔬🚀
For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/d7aTIaqwI8…
🏢🚶♂️ Take the escalator up, then down, turn left at the end of the corridor, or was it right? Total confusion!
Finding your way round multi-level #ShoppingCentres is challenging.
A study supported by @snf-fns.ch shows how it can be done successfully 👉 sohub.io/x6wz
Finding your way round multi-level #ShoppingCentres is challenging.
A study supported by @snf-fns.ch shows how it can be done successfully 👉 sohub.io/x6wz
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🏢🚶♂️ Take the escalator up, then down, turn left at the end of the corridor, or was it right? Total confusion!
Finding your way round multi-level #ShoppingCentres is challenging.
A study supported by @snf-fns.ch shows how it can be done successfully 👉 sohub.io/x6wz
Finding your way round multi-level #ShoppingCentres is challenging.
A study supported by @snf-fns.ch shows how it can be done successfully 👉 sohub.io/x6wz
🌾🌱Sustainable rice fields, a gradual energy transition, resilient flower beds: As part of Biodiversa+, the EU #Biodiversity Partnership, the SNSF is supporting 8 projects with 4.2 million Swiss francs. The goal is to strengthen biodiversity around the world.
➡️ sohub.io/2rx5
#research
➡️ sohub.io/2rx5
#research
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
🌾🌱Sustainable rice fields, a gradual energy transition, resilient flower beds: As part of Biodiversa+, the EU #Biodiversity Partnership, the SNSF is supporting 8 projects with 4.2 million Swiss francs. The goal is to strengthen biodiversity around the world.
➡️ sohub.io/2rx5
#research
➡️ sohub.io/2rx5
#research
🐢🎿 What does a tortoise have in common with a Stöckli ski? 🔬💡
Mathieu Fauve reveals how Stöckli applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products:
➡️ sohub.io/0obc
𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🤝 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗙 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.
Mathieu Fauve reveals how Stöckli applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products:
➡️ sohub.io/0obc
𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🤝 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗙 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.
January 26, 2026 at 10:04 AM
🐢🎿 What does a tortoise have in common with a Stöckli ski? 🔬💡
Mathieu Fauve reveals how Stöckli applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products:
➡️ sohub.io/0obc
𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🤝 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗙 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.
Mathieu Fauve reveals how Stöckli applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products:
➡️ sohub.io/0obc
𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🤝 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗡𝗦𝗙 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.
🎓🌍 Join us for a webinar on 10 February 2026 at 8:30 am CET. We will present an overview of the current funding opportunities for New Zealand-Swiss research collaboration.
Register here ➡️ sohub.io/rsoe
Register here ➡️ sohub.io/rsoe
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
🎓🌍 Join us for a webinar on 10 February 2026 at 8:30 am CET. We will present an overview of the current funding opportunities for New Zealand-Swiss research collaboration.
Register here ➡️ sohub.io/rsoe
Register here ➡️ sohub.io/rsoe
Science made understandable for everyone🔬 🗣️ As part of the European funding scheme CHIST-ERA, the #SNSF is funding 5 projects involving researchers from 🇨🇭 with more than a million Swiss francs. They will focus on accessible science communication and innovative AI translation tools.
sohub.io/pcb5
sohub.io/pcb5
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Science made understandable for everyone🔬 🗣️ As part of the European funding scheme CHIST-ERA, the #SNSF is funding 5 projects involving researchers from 🇨🇭 with more than a million Swiss francs. They will focus on accessible science communication and innovative AI translation tools.
sohub.io/pcb5
sohub.io/pcb5
🔬💡 New products thanks to #BasicResearch
In collaboration with EPFL, Stöckli developed innovative skis inspired by tortoise shells. 🐢🎿
Mathieu Fauve reveals how the ski manufacturer applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products: ➡️ sohub.io/0obc
In collaboration with EPFL, Stöckli developed innovative skis inspired by tortoise shells. 🐢🎿
Mathieu Fauve reveals how the ski manufacturer applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products: ➡️ sohub.io/0obc
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🔬💡 New products thanks to #BasicResearch
In collaboration with EPFL, Stöckli developed innovative skis inspired by tortoise shells. 🐢🎿
Mathieu Fauve reveals how the ski manufacturer applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products: ➡️ sohub.io/0obc
In collaboration with EPFL, Stöckli developed innovative skis inspired by tortoise shells. 🐢🎿
Mathieu Fauve reveals how the ski manufacturer applies scientific insights to create cutting-edge products: ➡️ sohub.io/0obc
🌍🤝 Solution-oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) call
The programme promotes cooperation projects between researchers and practice partners based in Switzerland and in the Global South.
🗓️Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 18 May 2026
#SDGs
➡️ sohub.io/o6a7
The programme promotes cooperation projects between researchers and practice partners based in Switzerland and in the Global South.
🗓️Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 18 May 2026
#SDGs
➡️ sohub.io/o6a7
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🌍🤝 Solution-oriented Research for Development (SOR4D) call
The programme promotes cooperation projects between researchers and practice partners based in Switzerland and in the Global South.
🗓️Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 18 May 2026
#SDGs
➡️ sohub.io/o6a7
The programme promotes cooperation projects between researchers and practice partners based in Switzerland and in the Global South.
🗓️Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 18 May 2026
#SDGs
➡️ sohub.io/o6a7
Career launchpad for researchers 🚀
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Career launchpad for researchers 🚀
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
The International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges call is now open.
Submission deadline for the notice of intent: 3 March 2026
👉 sohub.io/hdg7
Submission deadline for the notice of intent: 3 March 2026
👉 sohub.io/hdg7
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges call is now open.
Submission deadline for the notice of intent: 3 March 2026
👉 sohub.io/hdg7
Submission deadline for the notice of intent: 3 March 2026
👉 sohub.io/hdg7
❄️ Always on the cutting edge 🎿🔬 Stöckli skis are designed using the latest research findings. The ski manufacturer's collaboration with the scientific community is the secret to its success. 🥇
👉 sohub.io/0obc
👉 sohub.io/0obc
January 15, 2026 at 8:31 AM
❄️ Always on the cutting edge 🎿🔬 Stöckli skis are designed using the latest research findings. The ski manufacturer's collaboration with the scientific community is the secret to its success. 🥇
👉 sohub.io/0obc
👉 sohub.io/0obc
The Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize is introducing a new selection process:
🔓 Open call for nominations (self-nomination or by third parties)
🎯 Eligibility: women researchers who completed a Postdoc.Mobility fellowship or Ambizione grant in the last two years
📢 First call is now open!
➡️ sohub.io/i8hx
🔓 Open call for nominations (self-nomination or by third parties)
🎯 Eligibility: women researchers who completed a Postdoc.Mobility fellowship or Ambizione grant in the last two years
📢 First call is now open!
➡️ sohub.io/i8hx
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize is introducing a new selection process:
🔓 Open call for nominations (self-nomination or by third parties)
🎯 Eligibility: women researchers who completed a Postdoc.Mobility fellowship or Ambizione grant in the last two years
📢 First call is now open!
➡️ sohub.io/i8hx
🔓 Open call for nominations (self-nomination or by third parties)
🎯 Eligibility: women researchers who completed a Postdoc.Mobility fellowship or Ambizione grant in the last two years
📢 First call is now open!
➡️ sohub.io/i8hx
The ScienceGeist online platform offers a selection of news relating to #SciencePolicy and its impact. ScienceGeist helps researchers and other interested parties maintain an overview of the research landscape.
ℹ️ sohub.io/o2yz
ℹ️ sohub.io/o2yz
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The ScienceGeist online platform offers a selection of news relating to #SciencePolicy and its impact. ScienceGeist helps researchers and other interested parties maintain an overview of the research landscape.
ℹ️ sohub.io/o2yz
ℹ️ sohub.io/o2yz
Who should win the next #MarcelBenoist Swiss Science Prize? 🏆
Submit your nominations for researchers in the #LifeSciences (biology and medicine) now. 🧫 🌱 🫀
➡️ sohub.io/xhf3
📷 Franca Pedrazzetti
Submit your nominations for researchers in the #LifeSciences (biology and medicine) now. 🧫 🌱 🫀
➡️ sohub.io/xhf3
📷 Franca Pedrazzetti
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Who should win the next #MarcelBenoist Swiss Science Prize? 🏆
Submit your nominations for researchers in the #LifeSciences (biology and medicine) now. 🧫 🌱 🫀
➡️ sohub.io/xhf3
📷 Franca Pedrazzetti
Submit your nominations for researchers in the #LifeSciences (biology and medicine) now. 🧫 🌱 🫀
➡️ sohub.io/xhf3
📷 Franca Pedrazzetti
No deal with #SpringerNature
Switzerland has been without an agreement since 1.1.2026. Consequently, the SNSF is pausing funding for #OpenAccess articles in these journals.
This joint measure with the 🇨🇭 higher education institutions strengthens our negotiating position.
ℹ️ Info : sohub.io/a8rh
Switzerland has been without an agreement since 1.1.2026. Consequently, the SNSF is pausing funding for #OpenAccess articles in these journals.
This joint measure with the 🇨🇭 higher education institutions strengthens our negotiating position.
ℹ️ Info : sohub.io/a8rh
January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
No deal with #SpringerNature
Switzerland has been without an agreement since 1.1.2026. Consequently, the SNSF is pausing funding for #OpenAccess articles in these journals.
This joint measure with the 🇨🇭 higher education institutions strengthens our negotiating position.
ℹ️ Info : sohub.io/a8rh
Switzerland has been without an agreement since 1.1.2026. Consequently, the SNSF is pausing funding for #OpenAccess articles in these journals.
This joint measure with the 🇨🇭 higher education institutions strengthens our negotiating position.
ℹ️ Info : sohub.io/a8rh
#Call for proposals: Brain health
The European Partnership for Brain Health is launching a call for multinational projects aimed at improving #BrainHealth, with a focus on neurological, mental and sensory disorders.
Submission deadline: 10 March 2026 (pre-proposals)
➡️ sohub.io/x6bi
The European Partnership for Brain Health is launching a call for multinational projects aimed at improving #BrainHealth, with a focus on neurological, mental and sensory disorders.
Submission deadline: 10 March 2026 (pre-proposals)
➡️ sohub.io/x6bi
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
#Call for proposals: Brain health
The European Partnership for Brain Health is launching a call for multinational projects aimed at improving #BrainHealth, with a focus on neurological, mental and sensory disorders.
Submission deadline: 10 March 2026 (pre-proposals)
➡️ sohub.io/x6bi
The European Partnership for Brain Health is launching a call for multinational projects aimed at improving #BrainHealth, with a focus on neurological, mental and sensory disorders.
Submission deadline: 10 March 2026 (pre-proposals)
➡️ sohub.io/x6bi
Call for proposals: As part of the bilateral programmes with #India, the SNSF and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) are jointly launching a call for research projects in the #SocialSciences.
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/gybk
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/gybk
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Call for proposals: As part of the bilateral programmes with #India, the SNSF and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) are jointly launching a call for research projects in the #SocialSciences.
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/gybk
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/gybk
Call for proposals: As part of the bilateral programmes with #India, the SNSF and the Indian Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) are jointly launching a call for #geoscientific research projects on hazards in mountain regions.
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/mwyw
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/mwyw
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Call for proposals: As part of the bilateral programmes with #India, the SNSF and the Indian Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) are jointly launching a call for #geoscientific research projects on hazards in mountain regions.
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/mwyw
Submission deadline: 8 April 2026
➡️ sohub.io/mwyw
✨ Looking back at 2025. A productive year in which the SNSF supported more than 6,300 research projects involving over 23,500 researchers. 👩🔬 📚
We wish you a happy new year, full of joy and discoveries. 🎉
📷© Bastien Ruols
We wish you a happy new year, full of joy and discoveries. 🎉
📷© Bastien Ruols
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
✨ Looking back at 2025. A productive year in which the SNSF supported more than 6,300 research projects involving over 23,500 researchers. 👩🔬 📚
We wish you a happy new year, full of joy and discoveries. 🎉
📷© Bastien Ruols
We wish you a happy new year, full of joy and discoveries. 🎉
📷© Bastien Ruols