Yes. The SNSF has decided to extend the submission deadline for project funding applications by one week. The new submission deadline is 8 April 2020, 17:00. If the extension were longer than a week, the SNSF would no longer be able to guarantee high-quality evaluation. Researchers for whom the deadline is too tight can submit their project application by 1 October 2020.

Will there be a gap in your funding if you wait until 1 October 2020 to submit the application for continuation of your research? Will it mean that you will not be able to pay the salaries of the qualified personnel you envisage working with on your next project? In this case, the SNSF can give you a grant to bridge the gap between 1 October 2020 and 31 March 2021. Please submit a reasoned application using the form "Supplementary grants" under your ongoing project in mySNF.

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The salaries of staff employed on SNSF projects and all other costs relevant to the project will be paid by the SNSF via the higher education institutions until the official end of the project, even if work at the higher education institution is suspended in-between.

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The SNSF appreciates that some researchers may not be able to work the number of hours they usually do because of the pandemic. In particular, it takes into account the impact on researchers with care duties. Their applications for supplementary grants will generally be approved by the SNSF. That said, the duty of employers to continue salary payments shall take precedence. Separate provisions apply to recipients of a mobility fellowship, which finances a stay abroad (see separate FAQ).

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As far as possible, the research activity should be organised in a way that enables you to keep to the schedule and the budget of the SNSF grant. Should your project nevertheless be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you can of course apply for an extension.

Researchers whose project ends before 31 December 2020 will get a cost-neutral extension of a maximum of six months. You can simply inform us about such an extension using the "Messages/Requests" form in your project on mySNF. Transmitting the message is sufficient, you do not need to submit an application.

For projects that end after 31 December 2020, please transmit an application for a cost-neutral extension two to four months before the end of your project.

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If your project ends before 31 December 2020, you can apply for a supplementary grant for project completion, based on Article 36 of the Funding Regulations of the SNSF. This rule applies provided the project cannot be completed in the context of another SNSF project. To submit the application, go to your project in mySNF and fill in the form "Supplementary grants". We will approve the grant swiftly. It will cover a period of up to two months. If this special situation lasts for a longer period, we will review the deadlines again.

If your project ends after 31 December 2020, you should organise and modify your research activity in a way that allows you to finish the project on time. For this purpose, you can change your research plan where necessary without informing the SNSF. If you should later require a supplementary grant in spite of the necessary changes to the research plan, you will need to submit an application giving reasons.

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Yes, given that we are in a special situation, the SNSF can extend the deadline for a maximum of two months. Please contact the relevant division directly. If this special situation lasts for a longer period, we will review the deadline again.

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