Research Office

SNSF updates project funding rules to balance demand and resources

Published:03.02.26 — The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is introducing new measures in its project funding scheme to ensure fair access to funding amid rising demand and limited resources. While project funding remains the SNSF’s most important instrument for supporting basic research in Switzerland, the number of proposals and requested funding has increased sharply in recent years, leading to declining success rates and growing pressure on the evaluation process. The new rules, which apply from the call closing on 1 April 2026, limit both the number of proposals per researcher and the funding amounts per project.

Gaznat-EPFL Research Programme: Selected Projects for Funding

Published:22.01.26 — Gaznat and EPFL have strengthened their collaborative efforts to advance carbon-neutral energy solutions. This initiative invites EPFL researchers to contribute to the development of innovative technologies aimed at decarbonizing Switzerland's energy sector. A first Call for proposals was launched from 31 March 2025 to 21 August 2025 under the Gaznat-EPFL Research Programme and seven EPFL projects were selected for funding.

CYBER-DEFENCE FELLOWSHIPS: Adrien Rey

Published:20.01.26 — To promote research and education in cyber-defence, EPFL and the Cyber-Defence (CYD) Campus launched a rolling call for Master Thesis Fellowships – A Talent Program for Cyber-Defence Research. This month we introduce you to Adrien Nelson Rey, a CYD Master Thesis Fellowship recipient, who is finishing up his Master Thesis in the HexHive Group at EPFL.