SPIRIT

The SPIRIT programme facilitates knowledge exchange between Swiss researchers and researchers in selected partner countries in the global South. With SPIRIT, the SNSF is giving Swiss researchers more opportunities to collaborate with partners in many countries around the world.

Funding is awarded to research projects with clearly defined goals that are submitted by excellent research consortia from two to four countries. Researchers from all disciplines can apply for a SPIRIT grant; the topics are chosen by the researchers themselves.

Applicants can request between 50,000 and 500,000 francs in project funds for two to four years. At least 30% of each approved grant must be allocated to Switzerland and at least 30% to the relevant partner country/countries.

Submission deadline
2 November

Further information and submission of applications

Further information on the funding instrument and how to submit an application can be found on the SNSF website.