The SNSF is part of the Belmont Forum, a global group of funders that promote international transdisciplinary research on global environmental change. Thus, Swiss-based researchers are eligible to apply to the newest Belmont Forum call for proposals: the Africa Regional Call ARC (2024).
The call is open to international transdisciplinary research projects aiming to advance knowledge on understanding or adapting to global environmental change. Consortia must address at least one of these topics:1. Water, energy, food and health nexus2. Pollution3. Disaster preparedness
• Max. 1 Swiss-based researcher per consortium• Same eligibility rules as Project Funding: at least PhD+4y or independent position; min. 50% employment rate; able to carry out the project independently.• This grant does NOT count towards the max. 3-grant limit per applicant.
• Led by African scientists and stakeholders.• At least 3 senior researchers from at least 3 different participating countries;• At least 2 African countries;• At least 1 non-academic partner;• At least 1 natural scientist, 1 social scientist and 1 stakeholder.
• Max CHF 300’000 for 3 years covered by the SNSF.• SNSF expects to fund approx. 4 projects.
Deadline for Letter of Intent: 31 July 2024Deadline for Registration (mandatory): 31 August 2024, 20:00 UTCDeadline for full proposals: 31 December 2024Parallel application on the Belmont Forum platform and mySNF.
SNSF SPIRIT supports research with countries that are receiving development assistance. With SNSF Project Funding you can involve “project partners” across the globe. Stay tuned for the 2025 calls of the Leading House for Africa. Others: Mountain Research Initiative, Botnar, Coromandel, Schlettwein.
