19/Apr/2018
To use soil sustainably calls for detailed information about its properties. However, this is lacking for large areas of Switzerland. The National Research Programme “Sustainable Use of Soil as a Resource” (NRP 68) is proposing a “Swiss soil information platform” and showing how soil mapping can be expedited by using digital methods.
Switzerland needs nationwide soil mapping: Details
09/Apr/2018
Within the scope of the Strategic Japanese-Swiss Science and Technology Programme (SJSSTP) nine applications were received by the SNSF. Three of them were awarded a grant, with the thematic area: Research on hydrogen as a renewable energy carrier.
Cooperation Switzerland-Japan: three new research projects approved: Details
28/Mar/2018
The SNSF is strengthening publishing Open Access: as of 1 April 2018, it will be easier to publish books and journal articles that are openly accessible.
SNSF simplifies Open Access publishing: Details
26/Mar/2018
Stronger together: European countries should better synchronise their strategies for research infrastructures. This is the aim of the InRoad project, coordinated and led by the SNSF.
InRoad: harmonised planning of research infrastructures in Europe: Details
23/Mar/2018
The National Research Council of the SNSF evaluates research proposals and approves funding for the most promising projects. The SNSF is currently seeking six new members for its Biology and Medicine division.
Biology and Medicine: SNSF seeks six new Research Council members: Details
22/Mar/2018
Following the 7th call for proposals for its Agora funding scheme, the SNSF has approved 23 new projects submitted by researchers aiming to share their research with the public.
Where research meets the people: 23 new Agora projects approved: Details
08/Mar/2018
Long, pointed asbestos fibres induce chronic inflammation, which can lead to cancer. SNSF-funded researchers have found underlying mechanisms for this and hope their results will help prevent damage.
Why asbestos is so dangerous: Details
08/Mar/2018
Horizons delves into the virtual world of video games. Gone are the days when they were only entertainment: now they are educational and serve scientific purposes. Other topics in this issue - both online and print - are animal testing, artificial intelligence and personalised medicine.
Horizons magazine: The other side of video gaming: Details
07/Mar/2018
Funding for "Investigator initiated clinical trials" continues to be in high demand. But preparing applications requires intense preparations.
Evaluation of second IICT call: intensive preparations required: Details
05/Mar/2018
Employment conditions of employees funded under SNSF grants change as of 1 April 2018. The changes mainly concern doctoral students and other employees.
Changes to conditions for employees funded under SNSF grants: Details