Its key tasks include services to support the National Research Council, in particular the commissioning and evaluation of expert opinions from national and international experts on research applications.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Division’s funding activities incorporate the following subject areas and disciplines:
- Philosophy, Religious Studies, Pedagogy, Psychology
- Social and Economic Sciences, Jurisprudence
- Historical Studies
- Archaeology, Ethnology, Art History and Urban Studies
- Linguistics and Literary Studies
It primarily finances research projects, but also provides funding for scientific conferences and publications. Furthermore, the division enables Swiss researchers to participate in internationally co-ordinated research projects.