The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) European partnership is launching a third call for proposals, in which researchers based in Switzerland can take part
Driving Urban Transitions to a Sustainable Future aims to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges as a way of helping cities to transition towards a more sustainable economy and mode of functioning.
The challenges are grouped into three themes called Transition Pathways (TPs):
- Circular Urban Economies (CUE),
- the 15-minute City (15mC)
- Positive Energy Districts (PED).
Support from the SNSF
Although Switzerland is not an associated country in Horizon Europe, Swiss-based applicants can join research consortia on equal terms with applicants from EU member states and other countries participating in the call. Together with Innosuisse, the SNSF is participating in the third call.
Swiss-based partners must meet the eligibility requirements for SNSF project funding. It is advisable to contact the SNSF Administrative Offices if this will be your first application to the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Application Process
Along with the application to the DUT Call Secretariat, an administrative application must be submitted to the SNSF by the same deadline. The submission deadline for pre-proposals is 14 November 2024, full proposal ist 24 April 2025. For further details, please refer to the DUT website.