SNSF Lead Agency -- Israel

Date	02.10.2023
Category	Conferences - Seminars

How it works:

Researchers in the two countries need only submit one grant application for joint projects.
The projects must have a joint research question and a joint research plan. The work in each country does not constitute an independent project and therefore cannot be carried out separately.
Falls under SNSF Project Funding Scheme
- No additional budget
- SNFS applicants may only submit a Lead Agency proposal if there are no thematic overlaps with other applications or with ongoing projects
- Israeli collaborators have their own budget rules & calculator

Amount:

Maximum: 1 million francs annually for the project as a whole
Maximum: 250,000 francs annually per applicant per project
Applicants can freely divide grant funds among themselves
Minimum: 100,000 francs
SNSF grant covers staff salaries, research costs and funding for scientific collaboration
Primary investigator salary is paid by host institution

Duration:

Deadline: 02 October 2023

The two funding agencies have agreed to take turns as lead agency on a yearly basis
In 2023 researchers must submit their applications to SNSF
Israeli researchers submitting an application must register with the ISF by 24 October 2023 and submit an administrative application by 7 November 2023 (applicants without a registration will not be processed)

Eligibility:

Experienced researchers
Working at a university or another institution in Switzerland that is eligible to receive funding.
In collaborative projects with three or more applicants, one applicant may work at a research institute abroad if their expertise is necessary for the project.

How to Apply: Via the SNSF Portal

For further information:

Contact the Research Office
EPFL/SNSF sponsored Information Session: Changes in SNSF Project Funding
- Registration to attend EPFL/SNSF Information session
- SNSF Lead Agency – Israel
Application Toolkit specific to Lead Agency – Israel, coming soon

Practical information