SSH

BRIDGE (2017- )

BRIDGE funds projects at the interface between basic research and science-based innovation that have the potential to develop an innovative product or service.

BRIDGE is a joint program of the Swiss National Science Foundation and Innosuisse.

COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology (1971- )

The goal is to bundle nationally funded research projects into pan-European networks (COST Actions) across all science and technology fields.

COST generally does not fund research but provides support for the networking activities within the COST Actions. The SNSF, the Swiss COST Coordinator, has limited funds available for research.

Note: Swiss participation depends on the COST Action.

COST Factsheet (PDF, 144KB)

Federal Government Research

The federal government initiates and supports scientific research that deals with societal problems in 11 policy areas: health, social security, environment, agriculture, energy, sustainable spatial development and mobility, development and cooperation, security and peace policy, vocational training, sport and exercise, and sustainable transport. Some federal offices also fund research in other areas.

US National Institutes of Health

NIH supports research into the nature and behavior of living systems in order to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

NIH is a US government agency and the major source of funding in the USA for biomedical and health-related research.

Note: Swiss participation depends on the call.

US National Science Foundation

NSF supports basic research in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

NSF is a US government agency and the major source of funding in the USA for fields such as mathematics, computer science, economics and the social sciences.

Note: Swiss participation and financing depends on the call.