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
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
🐒 Why do we share knowledge? Even without any direct benefit to ourselves? 🤔
Research on monkeys shows that cooperation is deeply ingrained – including in us humans. This behavioural research laid the foundation for an exciting, modern innovation.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
Research on monkeys shows that cooperation is deeply ingrained – including in us humans. This behavioural research laid the foundation for an exciting, modern innovation.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
December 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🐒 Why do we share knowledge? Even without any direct benefit to ourselves? 🤔
Research on monkeys shows that cooperation is deeply ingrained – including in us humans. This behavioural research laid the foundation for an exciting, modern innovation.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
Research on monkeys shows that cooperation is deeply ingrained – including in us humans. This behavioural research laid the foundation for an exciting, modern innovation.
👉 www.snsf.ch/basic-research
Without #BasicResearch, there would be no #innovation – including at Planted.
Planted's meat alternatives are in high demand. But without prior research, there would be no vegan ‘meat’ today, nor companies producing it, such as that of co-founder Lukas Böni.
👉 sohub.io/pm74
Planted's meat alternatives are in high demand. But without prior research, there would be no vegan ‘meat’ today, nor companies producing it, such as that of co-founder Lukas Böni.
👉 sohub.io/pm74
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Without #BasicResearch, there would be no #innovation – including at Planted.
Planted's meat alternatives are in high demand. But without prior research, there would be no vegan ‘meat’ today, nor companies producing it, such as that of co-founder Lukas Böni.
👉 sohub.io/pm74
Planted's meat alternatives are in high demand. But without prior research, there would be no vegan ‘meat’ today, nor companies producing it, such as that of co-founder Lukas Böni.
👉 sohub.io/pm74
The SNSF is considering restrictions for its Project funding. Goal: to ensure the quality of evaluation & stable success rates despite an increasing number of applications and limited funding. The final decision will be made in January 2026.
👉 buff.ly/iGOCf7R
#research #science
👉 buff.ly/iGOCf7R
#research #science
Project funding restrictions envisaged
The SNSF is responding to increased demand from researchers in order to ensure evaluation quality and stabilise success rates.
buff.ly
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The SNSF is considering restrictions for its Project funding. Goal: to ensure the quality of evaluation & stable success rates despite an increasing number of applications and limited funding. The final decision will be made in January 2026.
👉 buff.ly/iGOCf7R
#research #science
👉 buff.ly/iGOCf7R
#research #science
🍴💧 🚱 Massive amounts of greenhouse gases and excessive water consumption: Intensive animal farming has consequences for our planet. 🌍 This calls for innovative solutions. Thanks to #BasicResearch, creative minds are able to develop tasty alternatives. 🥗 🌱 💡
➡️ sohub.io/pm74
➡️ sohub.io/pm74
December 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🍴💧 🚱 Massive amounts of greenhouse gases and excessive water consumption: Intensive animal farming has consequences for our planet. 🌍 This calls for innovative solutions. Thanks to #BasicResearch, creative minds are able to develop tasty alternatives. 🥗 🌱 💡
➡️ sohub.io/pm74
➡️ sohub.io/pm74
#OpenAccess to scientific publications has become the norm. From 2027, the SNSF will be limiting its OA funding. Already in autumn 2026, researchers will be able to publish their articles free of charge on Open Research Europe (diamond open access).
➡️ sohub.io/7nru
➡️ sohub.io/7nru
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
#OpenAccess to scientific publications has become the norm. From 2027, the SNSF will be limiting its OA funding. Already in autumn 2026, researchers will be able to publish their articles free of charge on Open Research Europe (diamond open access).
➡️ sohub.io/7nru
➡️ sohub.io/7nru
How many publications from SNSF-funded research are freely accessible? 🔍
Our new #DataStory presents the figures from the SNSF’s 2023 open access monitoring. More than 75% of publications are open access. The use of machine-readable CC licences is increasingly widespread.
👉 sohub.io/84p0
Our new #DataStory presents the figures from the SNSF’s 2023 open access monitoring. More than 75% of publications are open access. The use of machine-readable CC licences is increasingly widespread.
👉 sohub.io/84p0
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
How many publications from SNSF-funded research are freely accessible? 🔍
Our new #DataStory presents the figures from the SNSF’s 2023 open access monitoring. More than 75% of publications are open access. The use of machine-readable CC licences is increasingly widespread.
👉 sohub.io/84p0
Our new #DataStory presents the figures from the SNSF’s 2023 open access monitoring. More than 75% of publications are open access. The use of machine-readable CC licences is increasingly widespread.
👉 sohub.io/84p0
🤝The SNSF and the SDC are launching a second phase of the SOR4D programme: Researchers and practice partners jointly develop innovative solutions for sustainable development and reduced poverty. 🌍🌱
The new call will follow in January 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/6m5w
#sustainability #research
The new call will follow in January 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/6m5w
#sustainability #research
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🤝The SNSF and the SDC are launching a second phase of the SOR4D programme: Researchers and practice partners jointly develop innovative solutions for sustainable development and reduced poverty. 🌍🌱
The new call will follow in January 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/6m5w
#sustainability #research
The new call will follow in January 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/6m5w
#sustainability #research
📢 Seeking new members of the #SNSF Foundation Council!
Do you have management experience and strategic consulting expertise? Are you familiar with research policy?
Apply now to become a member of our Foundation Council.
🔗ℹ️ More info: sohub.io/dgq9
Do you have management experience and strategic consulting expertise? Are you familiar with research policy?
Apply now to become a member of our Foundation Council.
🔗ℹ️ More info: sohub.io/dgq9
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📢 Seeking new members of the #SNSF Foundation Council!
Do you have management experience and strategic consulting expertise? Are you familiar with research policy?
Apply now to become a member of our Foundation Council.
🔗ℹ️ More info: sohub.io/dgq9
Do you have management experience and strategic consulting expertise? Are you familiar with research policy?
Apply now to become a member of our Foundation Council.
🔗ℹ️ More info: sohub.io/dgq9
🫛 🧪 A network of researchers is helping Planted develop meat substitutes from proteins and microorganisms.
Co-founder Lukas Böni tells the success story of how the company became the pioneer in the field of plant-based meat alternatives. 🌍🏆
➡️ sohub.io/men1
Co-founder Lukas Böni tells the success story of how the company became the pioneer in the field of plant-based meat alternatives. 🌍🏆
➡️ sohub.io/men1
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🫛 🧪 A network of researchers is helping Planted develop meat substitutes from proteins and microorganisms.
Co-founder Lukas Böni tells the success story of how the company became the pioneer in the field of plant-based meat alternatives. 🌍🏆
➡️ sohub.io/men1
Co-founder Lukas Böni tells the success story of how the company became the pioneer in the field of plant-based meat alternatives. 🌍🏆
➡️ sohub.io/men1
🚑 How does medical care get closer to the people? The SNSF is supporting five projects involving six Swiss researchers as part of the 2025 #THCS Joint Transnational Call. These projects will advance innovation in primary and community care across Europe. 👩⚕️
➡️ sohub.io/uaqh
#SNSF #healthcare
➡️ sohub.io/uaqh
#SNSF #healthcare
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚑 How does medical care get closer to the people? The SNSF is supporting five projects involving six Swiss researchers as part of the 2025 #THCS Joint Transnational Call. These projects will advance innovation in primary and community care across Europe. 👩⚕️
➡️ sohub.io/uaqh
#SNSF #healthcare
➡️ sohub.io/uaqh
#SNSF #healthcare
💡✨ Novel and unconventional: The SNSF is funding 112 research projects as part of the 2025 call for #Spark proposals. The selected projects have been awarded a total of 11 million francs.
➡️ sohub.io/mrxn
#science #innovation
➡️ sohub.io/mrxn
#science #innovation
Spark 2025: 112 projects approved
As part of this year's call for Spark proposals, 112 out of 836 innovative projects will be funded with a total of 11 million francs.
sohub.io
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
💡✨ Novel and unconventional: The SNSF is funding 112 research projects as part of the 2025 call for #Spark proposals. The selected projects have been awarded a total of 11 million francs.
➡️ sohub.io/mrxn
#science #innovation
➡️ sohub.io/mrxn
#science #innovation
🦳👨🦳 Do you want to live forever? Perhaps not exactly that, but at least to stay as #healthy as possible for as long as possible?
#Horizons reveals what #research knows about #ageing and potential antidotes 🧐
📰 ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch
#Horizons reveals what #research knows about #ageing and potential antidotes 🧐
📰 ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🦳👨🦳 Do you want to live forever? Perhaps not exactly that, but at least to stay as #healthy as possible for as long as possible?
#Horizons reveals what #research knows about #ageing and potential antidotes 🧐
📰 ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch
#Horizons reveals what #research knows about #ageing and potential antidotes 🧐
📰 ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch
🤖🏭 In Switzerland, there are around 10,000 companies in the machinery, electrical engineering and metals sectors with over 300,000 employees.
Thanks to #basicresearch, they’re always up to date with state-of-the-art technology.
➡️ https://sohub.io/g60k
Thanks to #basicresearch, they’re always up to date with state-of-the-art technology.
➡️ https://sohub.io/g60k
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🤖🏭 In Switzerland, there are around 10,000 companies in the machinery, electrical engineering and metals sectors with over 300,000 employees.
Thanks to #basicresearch, they’re always up to date with state-of-the-art technology.
➡️ https://sohub.io/g60k
Thanks to #basicresearch, they’re always up to date with state-of-the-art technology.
➡️ https://sohub.io/g60k
What role has the SNSF played in shaping Switzerland's scientific landscape over the past 50 years? 🔍
Our latest #DataStory traces the evolution of research funding since 1975 and the ongoing adaptation of the SNSF’s funding schemes.
👉 buff.ly/MGrQDuq
Our latest #DataStory traces the evolution of research funding since 1975 and the ongoing adaptation of the SNSF’s funding schemes.
👉 buff.ly/MGrQDuq
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
What role has the SNSF played in shaping Switzerland's scientific landscape over the past 50 years? 🔍
Our latest #DataStory traces the evolution of research funding since 1975 and the ongoing adaptation of the SNSF’s funding schemes.
👉 buff.ly/MGrQDuq
Our latest #DataStory traces the evolution of research funding since 1975 and the ongoing adaptation of the SNSF’s funding schemes.
👉 buff.ly/MGrQDuq