Going public with your research

Society should recognise and discuss research. The SNSF supports dialogue between researchers and the public. Communicate openly and clearly.

Researchers funded by the SNSF are responsible for communicating with the public. Please observe these rules:

  • Acknowledge the SNSF: All publications, presentations and media contributions must clearly state that your project is or has been funded by the SNSF. In this context, please use the SNSF logo whenever possible.

  • Quality and integrity: Make sure that your statements are correct, comprehensible and responsible – regardless of whether you are speaking to the media, giving a presentation or communicating online.

  • No misrepresentation: Do not use inaccurate or misleading language or graphics.

  • Sensitive topics: If your research touches on sensitive issues, involve the SNSF at an early stage so that communication is well coordinated.

Links

  • Science Barometer

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    What does the Swiss population think about scientific research? This long-term study shows how knowledge, attitudes and trust in research develop. Here you will find current data and developments that can serve as a valuable basis for researchers.

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  • We support researchers in their communication with the public

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    • through the Agora funding scheme, which is geared towards dialogue with the public. Communicate your research to an interested audience. We finance projects with up to 200,000 Swiss francs.

    • through free communication courses. Learn to summarise and present your knowledge in understandable language. Practise your professional appearance in the media. Develop the skills you need to foster constructive dialogue with politicians.

    • through a concise guide for media relations (Media guide). What story could you tell? How do you reach the media? What should you look out for in an interview?

  • SNSF channels

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    In addition, the SNSF publishes selected research results via its own channels, as research news and media releases. And together with the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, we publish the quarterly research magazine Horizons.