Euresearch
The information network Euresearch supports and informs about Swiss participation in European Research and Development Programmes mandated by the SER and facilitates innovation partnerships in Europe mandated by the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET).
http://www.euresearch.ch
State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER)
Responsible for drawing up and implementing policy in the area of science, research, university and space policy in Switzerland, the SER coordinates related activities within the Federal Administration and ensures co-operation with the cantons.
http://www.sbf.admin.ch
Leading Houses
With the intention to promote long-term partnerships, the SER has assigned Swiss universities to act as Leading Houses for co-operation with priority countries.
http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/international/bilateral_calls-popup_en.html
Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC)
The SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development activities and co-operation with partner countries, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation.
http://www.deza.admin.ch
Swiss co-operation offices (SDC)
Their objective is to improve implementation of development and co-operation projects with partner countries as integral components of Swiss foreign policy.
http://www.deza.admin.ch
Website of the SDC with link to the Swiss Co-operation Offices of the SDC and SECO.
Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE)
The KFPE promotes research partnerships with developing and transition countries to contribute to sustainable development.
http://www.kfpe.ch
Swiss diplomatic representations abroad
Many of them have their own websites, which provide useful information about entry regulations to Switzerland and forms for visa applications.
http://www.eda.admin.ch
swissnex and Swiss science counsellors abroad
swissnex are networking platforms which bring knowledge and competencies in science, education, art and innovation. Swiss science counsellors work abroad to promote collaboration and exchange with Switzerland.
http://www.swissnex.org
http://www.sbf.admin.ch
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - Travel advice
Bringing together security-relevant information, the travel guidelines of the EDA help to prepare and organise your travel (no English version available).
http://www.eda.admin.ch