BRIDGE – Discovery
28.04.2026
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Innosuisse and the SNSF are launching a call for proposals for the funding schemes BRIDGE Discovery. Apply before 28 April 2026.
Who can apply for a grant?
- You are carrying out research at a Swiss university, federal institute of technology, university of applied sciences and arts, other research institution as defined by the Federal Act on the Promotion of Research and Innovation (RIPA; Article 4 & Article 5).
- You have the skills required to lead a research project independently.
- You are able to manage the project’s scientific and non-scientific staff.
- You are submitting your proposal as a single applicant or as part of a small consortium (maximum of three applicants).
What can you get?
- Funding of project for up to four years.
- The maximum total costs must not exceed CHF 850,000 per applicant over four years.
- Finds can cover salary costs for project employees as well as expenses directly related to running the project.
- Coverage of applicant salaries is not included in the BRIDGE Discovery budget. Applicants employed by a university of applied sciences and arts or by a university of teacher education or by the CSEM may, however, receive a salary supplement under certain conditions.
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