Calling researchers across Africa! The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has officially opened its 2025 Project Funding Scheme, offering flexible grants ranging from CHF 100,000 to CHF 4 million over up to four years. This is your chance to lead bold, interdisciplinary projects and engage in global science networks.
What's on Offer
- Funding range: CHF 100,000 - 4 million (staff, research costs, collaboration, outreach)
- Equipment support: Up to CHF 300,000 for instruments and durable materials—with 50% co-funding above CHF 100,000
- International collaboration: Eligible for SNSF’s “Weave,” “Lead Agency,” and international co-investigator models, perfect for Africa–Switzerland or multilateral research teams
Who Should Apply
- Researchers based at Swiss institutions, with postdoc experience (≥4 years after PhD) and ≥50% research roles
- Projects can include African partners, who can join SNSF funding schemes via bilateral options
- Open to any discipline, from environmental science and engineering to social policy and economics
Key Details
- Deadline: 1 October 2025, 17:00 CEST
- Language: Most proposals in English (except some humanities)
- Applications include research plan, budget, and data management strategy
If you're pursuing cutting-edge research; whether in climate-smart agriculture, tech for development, or health systems, this is a high-impact opportunity. African institutions partnering with Swiss peers can turn global challenges into locally-led innovation.
For full guidelines and updates: Visit the SNSF Project Funding page or contact SNSF’s international cooperation team via:
- Humanities and Social Sciences (SSH): projects.ssh@snf.ch
- Mathematics, Natural and Engineering Sciences (MINT): projects.mint@snf.ch
- Life Sciences: projects.ls@snf.ch
- Interdisciplinary Research: projects.id@snf.ch
