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Are you an early career or an established researcher working in a Swiss University? Do you have an innovative project idea that opens new disciplinary paths and/or breaks away from mainstream approaches? If your project is pertinent to the international agenda, has a policy impact ambition, and involves applied research, then the Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) provides grants for research projects that meet the following criteria:
- Theme International studies: The research projects must fall within the realm of international studies. The SNIS embraces a comprehensive understanding of international studies, encompassing issues that are relevant to the global agenda and require international cooperation to generate policy-relevant outcomes. These issues may include political, economic, social, environmental, historical, legal, health, scientific, and developmental aspects of complex societal inquiries.
- Method: Pluri- and trans-disciplinary: Projects must be pluri- and trans-disciplinary, meaning they must incorporate various academic disciplines and involve collaborations with International Organizations and/or NGOs.
Projects must run for two years, and funding can range from CHF 100’000.– to CHF 300’000.–
Thematically, submissions can be made in one of the following sections:
- General call: In any area of International Studies as defined above;
- Special theme 2025: “Leveraging Emerging Technologies in an Era of Disruption and Growing Inequality”
Project proposals must be hosted by eligible institutions (Universities, Universities of Applied Science, Universities of Teacher Education).
The Call is a two-round procedure
- Pre-Proposal: Project teams submit a short version of their project. A pre-proposal should outline a research gap, identify ensuing research question(s) and detail all collaboration partners.
- Adjustment phase: Selected projects should integrate the feedback received from the SNIS Scientific Committee, expand and enhance their project proposal as well as solidify their partnerships.
- Full Proposal: An in-depth description of the project and its associated work-packages, detailed financial information as well as written collaboration commitments will be required at this stage.
There is no quota for either branch, i. e. applicants have no statistical advantage when submitting to either branch.
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