Foundation Council

SNSF Foundation Council
© Adrian Moser / SNF, FNS, SNSF

The SNSF is a foundation under private law with a public funding mandate.

The Foundation Council of the SNSF is responsible for ensuring that the SNSF remains true to its mission and for overall governance. Based on a recommendation from the Research Council, it endorses the main pillars of the SNSF's funding policy, in particular the multi-year programme. In addition, it approves the financial statements and the annual report.

For the duration of the 2024-2027 term of office, the Foundation Council will consist of nine members (see picture from left to right):

  • Prof. Lothar Thiele
  • Dr. Laetitia Philippe
  • Agnès Petit
  • Jürg Stahl (President)
  • Prof. Astrid Epiney (Vice president)
  • Prof. Nikola Biller-Andorno
  • Dr. Matthias Essenpreis
  • Prof. Urs Frey
  • Jörg Gasser
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