📣The calls for three new National Research Programmes (NRPs) will open in September 2026. They will address adolescent mental health, digital resilience and deglobalisation. More details on their thematic focuses are now available. ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/5tec

Three new NRPs: What will their focuses be?

The three new National Research Programmes now have clearly defined research areas. Calls for proposals will open in September 2026.

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📣 #OpenCall: Ambizione Ambizione grants are aimed at early-career researchers who wish to conduct and lead a project of their own. Interested in learning more about this call? Take part in our online info event on 13 August 2026. 📆 Submission deadline: 3 November 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/806i

Mysterious cold periods in the past few millennia were probably triggered by #VolcanicEruptions. This is what Alice Paine from @unibas.ch discovered together with an international research team. To reach this conclusion, they analysed #IceCores #VolcanicRock and #moraines. ➡️ sohub.io/x9xz

🇺🇦 🤝 The SNSF has joined the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine. The aim is to support the rebuilding of its research ecosystem. The Coalition’s first meeting took place in Gdańsk on 26 June 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/8wg1

Coalition for research in Ukraine

The SNSF has joined an international coalition aimed at supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine’s research ecosystem.

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How are sleep, diet and mental health linked? Can nostalgia help us cope with crises? These are the kinds of questions being explored by 219 researchers, who are receiving career-boosting support from the SNSF through Postdoc.Mobility fellowships. @seherkosar.bsky.social ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/fimi

A career boost for researchers

As part of the Postdoc.Mobility scheme, the SNSF is supporting a total of 219 projects with 26.7 million Swiss francs.

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📣 #OpenCall: Project Funding Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. 📆 Submission deadline: 1 October 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/b6cm

🧠 🔬 Optimised treatments following a stroke or minimally invasive procedures for heart defects: As part of the #IICT programme, the #SNSF is funding five clinical trials. They focus on topics that have been neglected by the pharmaceutical industry. ➡️ sohub.io/wsl0

Focus on under-researched topics

The SNSF is providing 15.4 million Swiss francs to fund five clinical trials on topics that are often not a priority for industry.

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🔬🧬🤝 Yesterday in Geneva, the #HFSPO Member States reaffirmed their commitment to excellence in the life sciences and international cooperation. To this end, the SNSF organised a Science Summit on "Frontier Life Science". ➡️ sohub.io/dzae

⁉️ In order to respond to growing demand and to clarify certain rules, the SNSF is adapting its Regulations on Scientific Exchanges. 🗓️ The new regulations will come into force on 1 January 2027. A summary of the changes can be found here ➡️ sohub.io/apui

Reglemente: Das ist neu

Was ändert sich in der Forschungsförderung des SNF? Informieren Sie sich hier über neue Vorgaben und Möglichkeiten. Wir aktualisieren die Seite laufend.

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🐺🔎 Breeding wolves are particularly attentive to the urine of individuals from outside the pack. A study seeks to decipher this olfactory mode of communication. And potentially to take advantage of it to keep rival packs at bay. Read more 👉 sohub.io/1ayr

📣 New National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs): additional call for proposals published. It is aimed at researchers from the social sciences and humanities. 📆 Submission deadline: 1 September 2026 (declaration of interest) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/zflq

📣 Call for proposals: Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP) The call supports transnational research that contributes to a sustainable supply and efficient use of raw materials. Submission deadline: 22 September 2026 (pre-proposals) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/j73p

📣👂 How can I get my message across to society? In the SNSF’s media courses, you will learn how to communicate your #research in a way that is tailored to your target audience and truly compelling. 👉 Register now for our courses in autumn 2026: sohub.io/hxm2

Media courses for researchers

How do I communicate my research topic to a broader audience?

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🌿 🏭 Making industrial heat pumps more efficient: ETH Zurich and OST have tested refrigerant mixtures for heat pumps in a BRIDGE Discovery project. This benefits both research and industry: A pilot plant at Lindt & Sprüngli is planned. Read more ➡️ sohub.io/0l87

🔓 #OpenAccess — The SNSF is joining the Open Research Europe (ORE) platform. Starting in autumn 2026, all researchers in Switzerland will be able to publish their articles there for free. This represents a milestone for the publishing landscape. Learn more: sohub.io/en5p

European Open Access Platform

The SNSF is joining Open Research Europe. From autumn 2026, all researchers will be able to publish their articles there free of charge.

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🔬💄 Chemists at Empa took an interest in cellulose-derived waste thanks to a collaboration with the Weidmann Group. This led to the development of a new type of gel for cosmetic applications by the Weidmann Fiber Technology division, which was created specifically for this purpose. ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

A new report examines the impact of Switzerland’s participation in the 8th EU framework programme for research and innovation « Horizon 2020 ». Learn more: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-par...

🔬🏭💄 Chemist Florentine Hilty explains the benefits and origins of the cellulose-based gels being developed by Weidmann Fiber Technology under her leadership. In other words, what happens when chemistry challenges the cosmetics industry. ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

🌼☘️🌳 #Orchids are being displaced. And there are more and more #stingingNettles. A Europe-wide data analysis shows how meadows and #forests have changed in 60 years. Nitrogen is one of the most important factors. This is shown by the results of NRP 82 on #Biodiversity. 👉 sohub.io/nv50

#Horizons — Our watchword right now is #Democracy. Even if it’s challenging. Its ideal form has yet to be found, according to political philosopher Francis Cheneval. 🤔💬 And so we are drawn to its blind spots and imaginative attempts at greater popular participation. ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch

🚨 Reminder: The SNSF is seeking 21 new members for its Research Council Researchers with a broad understanding of research trends and experience in evaluation and decision-making processes are invited to apply by 14 June. More info ➡️ sohub.io/l88v

Call for new Research Council members

The SNSF is seeking 21 researchers to join its Research Council.

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🪵🔬💄 A collaboration with the Weidmann Group sparked Empa chemists’ curiosity in cellulose waste products ( @empa-materials.bsky.social ) – and ultimately led to the cosmetic gels that gave rise to the Weidmann Fiber Technology division: ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

📢 Swiss #Quantum #Call 2026: funding for projects of outstanding scientific quality with clear societal and technological benefits. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 1 September 2026 For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/N01wa8jzDa…

📚 🇨🇭💻 From fascism in Switzerland to the treatment of cleft palates and the use of AI in cases of exposure to violence: As part of Project #Funding, the #SNSF is supporting a total of 345 projects with 324 million Swiss francs. ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/25F596zrW...

Promoting diverse basic research

AI advice, cleft palate and herbicide use: Through its Project Funding, the SNSF is supporting 345 projects with 324 million Swiss francs.

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💻 🚀The National Research Programme "Digital Transformation" ( #NRP77) has presented its results. The digital transformation offers opportunities – but they can only be harnessed if policymakers, business and society work together. 🤝🏛️ ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/e2nPYfBDa... #Digitalisation

NRP 77: shaping digital transformation

NRP 77 shows that Switzerland is in the midst of a digital shift. It will only be a success if policymakers, business and society act together.

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New National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs): additional call for proposals in July 2026 In January, the federal government launched six new NCCRs. The new NCCR call focuses on topics in the social sciences and humanities. 📅 Webinar: 8 July 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ℹ️ sohub.io/8qfo

NCCR: additional call in July

The federal government has set aside funding for another NCCR in the social sciences and humanities. The call will be launched in July.

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⌚🔎 Vahid Fakhfouri, Head of Research and Innovation at Richemont, highlights the systemic importance of Swiss research in keeping the luxury watch industry at the cutting edge of its craft. ➡️ sohub.io/p8w6

The science behind exceptional craftsmanship

Behind every watch made by the Richemont luxury goods group lies a hidden network supporting its workshops: that of Swiss research.

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🏛️🥼 The SNSF has updated its guidelines for research projects involving animals. The dedicated web page has also been redesigned to provide clearer, more structured information. For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/Yoq3s3yPa1…

⌚💡 Switzerland’s research ecosystem contributes to the success of its watch industry. "The speed of change requires close collaboration with academic partners," explains Vahid Fakhfouri of #Richemont. ➡️ sohub.io/p8w6

🏛️ Two new members to join the #SNSF Foundation Council Anja Wyden Guelpa and Frédéric Herman will contribute perspectives from research, politics and public administration, strengthening the Council’s diversity and expertise. ➡️ sohub.io/icpp

New Foundation Council members

The SNSF Foundation Council is adding two new members from science and society to its ranks.

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