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08/Mar/2021
Since 2009, the SNSF has awarded the Marie Heim Vögtlin Prize to outstanding young women researchers. On the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March, past laureates reflect on the prize and what it has meant to them.
Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize - a great recognition and motivator: Details
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08/Mar/2021
The implementation of research results is of central importance for the economy and society. The SNSF and Innosuisse have signed an agreement to further strengthen the interaction between science and innovation.
SNSF and Innosuisse to step up cooperation: Details
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04/Mar/2021
The multifaceted history of the call for diversity: measures to promote diversity in academia are as diverse as the criticisms they attract. Horizons explores the lay of the land.
Research magazine Horizons: the many faces of diversity: Details
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01/Mar/2021
The Swiss National Science Foundation is inviting the public to choose their favourite scientific image or video until 31 March 2021.
Choose your favourite scientific image!: Details
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22/Feb/2021
The SNSF awards Doc.CH grants to 22 young researchers who wish to write a doctoral thesis in the humanities and social sciences. They receive 214,000 francs per grant on average.
Doc.CH: SNSF supports 22 doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences: Details
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19/Feb/2021
More funds for Flexibility Grants, open-ended financing of open access book chapters, grants in case of care duties - three changes made by the SNSF. An overview of all the new clauses in SNSF regulations is available on the SNSF website.
What's new in research funding?: Details
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15/Feb/2021
The broadest possible exchange of ideas can be an important driver of scientific excellence. As a promoter of excellence, the SNSF leaves no stone unturned to facilitate international cooperation.
International strategy and its implementation: Details
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11/Feb/2021
Bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment even without antibiotic resistance by slowing down their metabolism and going into a type of deep sleep. A research team funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation reveals the changes bacteria undergo to reach this "persister" state.
How bacteria sleep through antibiotic attacks : Details
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09/Feb/2021
Every year since 1920, the Marcel Benoist Foundation has awarded the Swiss Science Prize. This year, the CHF 250,000 will be awarded in the field of humanities and social sciences. Nominations can be submitted from now until 15 April.
Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist 2021: Submit proposals now: Details
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09/Feb/2021
An international call announced by ERA-NET CHANSE addresses social and cultural dynamics in the digital age. Researchers can submit pre-proposals as of March 2021.
Pre-announcement: ERA-NET CHANSE 2021 call: Details
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05/Feb/2021
Gender equality is a prime concern of the Swiss National Science Foundation. To offer additional visibilty to women in academia, it is introducing gender quotas in its evaluation bodies with immediate effect.
Quotas to promote gender equality in research: Details
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03/Feb/2021
In spring 2021, the SNSF will publish a call for proposals for the National Research Programme "Advancing 3Rs" aimed at improving animal research.
Launch of National Research Programme "Advancing 3R": Details
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02/Feb/2021
For the fourth time, the SNSF and Innosuisse are funding excellent research projects that show economic and social potential. In total, they have awarded grants worth 10.8 million francs.
BRIDGE Discovery: less pesticides - barrier-free documents: Details
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29/Jan/2021
Securing a PRIMA grant is an important step on the road to a professorship. The career development of grantees Camilla Jandus and Alba Grassi are testimony to this: they have both been appointed professors.
First professorships for PRIMA grantees: Details
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28/Jan/2021
The SNSF received 876 applications during the last call of the project funding scheme. They will be assessed by March 2021 based on stringent criteria.
Making ideas reality with project funding: Details