27/07/2017
Two months before the October submission deadline, the SNSF would like to remind researchers to prepare their data management plan (DMP) in good time.
Open Research Data: reserve enough time for your data management plan: Details
24/07/2017
Whenever a study programme is listed as being in 'German' or 'French', there's still a good chance that English will be in it too. This is increasingly the case even at Bachelor level. Many universities see this simply as a fact they have to cope with. But it doesn't have to be this way. By Pascale Hofmeier
Parlez-vous English?: Details
21/07/2017
The National Research Programmes (NRPs) funded by the Swiss government generate knowledge for decision-makers and practitioners. In so doing, they contribute to solving society's most pressing problems. A series of NRPs on digital change in the economy and in society at large are currently under evaluation.
NRPs: Start of 2017/2018 assessment round on digitalisation: Details
20/07/2017
The science communication conference takes place in Solothurn on 21 and 22 September 2017.
ScienceComm'17: "Show Me Science!": Details
18/07/2017
Researchers funded by the SNSF have discovered mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children. Their study explain the mechanism involved.
A gene increases the severity of common colds: Details
14/07/2017
The Presiding Board of the SNSF Research Council has appointed Nadja Capus, professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at the University of Neuchâtel, as president of the Commission on Research Integrity.
Nadja Capus is the new president of the Commission on Research Integrity: Details
12/07/2017
The photos that Swiss researchers submitted to the SNSF Scientific Image Competition offer a surprising, nuanced picture of science. They prompt astonishment, they inspire and they tell stories. The image editor for Horizons, Valérie Chételat, has chosen her own favourites from among them, independent of the jury's decision.
Snapshots of research: Details
12/07/2017
The SNSF awarded in May five Assistant Professor (AP) Energy Grants and eight Ambizione Energy Grants. A total of CHF 9.8 million has been allocated for these research activities.
AP Energy Grants and Ambizione Energy: 13 grants awarded in 2017: Details
11/07/2017
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) commissioned an external evaluation of its funding category "use-inspired basic research" last year. Based on the evaluators' recommendations, it has now decided to introduce targeted changes in its processes.
Use-inspired basic research: external report recommends targeted adjustments: Details