The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports targeted research in the form of two large research programmes: the National Research Programmes (NRP) and the National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR).
Both programmes provide funding for co-ordinated research with clearly defined goals for a limited time. The major objectives are collaboration with non-academic partners, knowledge and know-how transfer in education and practical work as well as the application of research results.
Finding solutions to problems is the key objective of the NRP, whereas the NCCR are mainly aimed at strengthening research structures.
Detailed information on both programmes can be found in the left-hand navigation column.