Swiss Programme for International Research by Scientific Investigation Teams (SPIRIT)

10 April 2024

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNFS) supports international research collaboration through the Swiss Programme for International Research by Scientific Investigation Teams (SPIRIT).  This program specifically promotes team-based cross-border research.

Through SPIRIT, they aim to facilitate knowledge exchange between Swiss researchers and their partners in selected developing countries.  This program is giving Swiss researchers more opportunities to collaborate with partners in many countries around the world.

Application Deadlines: 05 November 2024

Fund:

  • Applicants can request between 50,000 and 500,000 francs per project.
  • At least 30% of each approved grant must be allocated to Switzerland and at least 30% to the relevant partner country/countries.

Duration: 2-4 years

Research Areas: All disciplines

Eligibility:

  • 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.

Application Submission:

For more information:

Matt Kimmich / Ladina Knapp

E-mail: spirit@snf.ch