SNSF strengthens collaboration with the USA
Research and Transfer Service
22 November 2021
To simplify collaboration with USA researchers, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The collaboration will not only include the Lead Agency process, but will enables also other forms of cooperation between the SNSF and the NSF. These might include joint conferences, or the exchange of information and best practices.
Under the Lead Agency process, a joint application by researchers in Switzerland and the USA can be submitted to one of the two national research funding organisations: The SNSF or the NSF will then assess the project. The proposals must have a common research question and a joint research plan. According to the Lead Agency agreement, the parts of the projects in the individual countries must not be independent projects that could be carried out in isolation.
For further information, please contact Ms. Janice Casarella or visit the official SNSF website.
