- Funding for the preparation of major research projects

- Funding of innovation pilot projects

- Funding of projects from established networks

The call is addressed to scientists requiring temporary support for preparing a major grant application within a strategic field of the university and to researchers who are planning an innovative interdisciplinary pilot project. A maximum of CHF 50,000 can be applied for as a grant.

Research proposals from established networks are also accepted.

Who can apply?

• Professors or group leaders who are preparing a major grant proposal as responsible PI or coordinator (NCCR, ERC, Horizon 2020 coordination) or who need support in realising an interdisciplinary project idea (e.g. to submit an application for Sinergia),
• Researchers who are planning a pilot project with high innovation potential with regard to support from Innosuisse or the establishment of a spin-off,
• Researchers who would like to carry out a project within the framework of a recognised research network.

Purpose of support

• Salary for a collaborator
• Means for an exemption
• Material resources

Deadlines for applications

• 1 February 2019 and 1 September 2019
• in well-founded cases (e.g. short-term calls) applications can be submitted at any time upon contacting the Research Office

Relevant documents for applications

• Call for applications
• Information sheet strategic research projects
• Information sheet innovation pilot projects
• Information sheet projects from research networks
• Guidelines (in German)
• Policies (in German)