Science for International Impact
SNIS funds trans-disciplinary projects that connect science with International Organisations and NGOs to produce policy relevant results.
For the call 2026, the theme ‘Re-thinking Multilateralism’ is mandatory. The theme has been advanced by the SNIS governing committee as a reaction to the current adaptation challenges facing the International Geneva ecosystem.
Projects must run for two years and only qualified institutions of Swiss higher education can host projects.
Domains
Governance, health, climate change, inequalities, migration, biodiversity, human rights, sustainability
Approach
Inter- & trans-disciplinary with IO/NGO partnerships
Funding
CHF 100k–300k (of which 7% reserved for impact phase)
Two-step Submission Process:
- Pre-proposal: First round, deadline: 21 January 2026
- Feedback (1st round): Response by end of March 2026
- Full proposal: Second round, deadline: 15 May 2026
- Feedback (2nd round): Response by early July 2026