NRPs fund research that contributes to address societal challenges. The Federal Council decides on the topic and tasks the SNSF to manage the calls. So far, 84 NRPs have been launched; 3 new ones are on their way: Mental Health of Adolescents, Digital Resilience, Deglobalisation and Resilience.

NRP projects are transdisciplinary and practice-oriented. They focus on developing solutions for the issues defined in the calls for proposals. In this view, cooperation and the exchange of knowledge with practitioners are of great importance.

The 3 newly launched NRPs will be funded with a total of CHF 17M. Typically, an NRP funds 10-20 projects with CHF 200-800K each for 3-4 years. Researchers with min. 4 years’ experience after PhD (or independent position) + min. 50% employment rate at a CH research institute can apply.

With a total allocation of CHF 7M, this NRP supports innovative approaches that strengthen the mental health of adolescents in CH and improve the prevention and care of mental disorders in young people ages 10-24. Projects are expected to involve authorities.

CHF 5M to strengthen Switzerland's long-term resilience to cyberattacks. Projects will have to improve the ability of critical infrastructures to withstand, adapt and recover from digital disruptions, addressing both technical and practical aspects, involving the social sciences and humanities.

CHF 5M for solutions that will help Switzerland cope with deglobalisation and supply chain disruptions. The aim is to identify and make the best of the measures available to protect Switzerland’s interests, maintain its competitiveness and well-being, and strengthen its economic resilience.

The projects awarded in 2024 include 3 from the Academy of Architecture, proposed by Profs. Franz Graf, Muck Petzet, and Frédéric Bonnet; one from the Faculty of Communication, Culture, and Society, by Prof. Suzanne Suggs, and one from the Faculty of Economics, submitted by Prof. Ilaria Espa.