SERI – Leading House MENA | Research Partnership Grants 2026
Event details
| Date | 26.06.2026 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
| Event Language | English |
Aim:
This instrument aims to strengthen collaboration between researchers based in Switzerland and those in partner countries from the MENA region. The program will support either the launch of new joint projects or the consolidation of existing initiatives. Open to all scientific disciplines, the call welcomes a wide range of methods and approaches: field research, feasibility studies, qualitative interviews, artistic or design-based research, etc.
Amount : Max. CHF 25,000 per project
Deadline : 23.06.2026
Duration : up to 12 months
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a position (permanent or lasting until the end of the project) in an eligible institution and demonstrate at least three years of research or relevant professional experience. What it meant by eligible institutions:
Further information
This instrument aims to strengthen collaboration between researchers based in Switzerland and those in partner countries from the MENA region. The program will support either the launch of new joint projects or the consolidation of existing initiatives. Open to all scientific disciplines, the call welcomes a wide range of methods and approaches: field research, feasibility studies, qualitative interviews, artistic or design-based research, etc.
Amount : Max. CHF 25,000 per project
Deadline : 23.06.2026
Duration : up to 12 months
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must hold a position (permanent or lasting until the end of the project) in an eligible institution and demonstrate at least three years of research or relevant professional experience. What it meant by eligible institutions:
- for Switzerland - accredited higher education institutions (list provided by swissuniversities) and research institutions as defined in art. 4. and 5. of the RIPA
- for MENA region: accredited universities and public research institutes
Further information
- Please consider that The RPG 2026 will open soon and the detailed guidelines will be available on the main page of the call
- For more specific guidelines or questions about relevance, applicants are encouraged to contact Leading House MENA
- Any other questions may be addressed to the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free