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ICSSR-SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026 is sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). A bilateral research program supporting joint projects between Indian and Swiss scholars. Focus areas include 'Inequality, Justice, and Inclusion' and 'Economic Transformation,' making it ideal for financial inclusion research in remote areas.
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Open Call | Joint Research Projects in Social Sciences 2026 - Swissnex in India Open Call | Joint Research Projects in Social Sciences 2026 This call for joint research projects allows researchers in Switzerland to collaborate with academic partners in India. The deadline to submit applications is 8 April 2026.
As part of the bilateral programmes with India, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) have launched a call for proposals in the field of social sciences. This call for joint research projects allows researchers in Switzerland to collaborate with academic partners in India.
The proposed topics in the field of social sciences are the following : Digital governance, AI ethics and the social impact of AI Inequality, justice, inclusion Mobility and social integration The SNSF will cover the costs of projects in Switzerland, while the ICSSR will fund the costs of projects in India. The duration of the JRPs is exactly three years, and the maximum funding for a three-year project is CHF 300,000.
The budget available for this call will enable 10 projects to be funded, provided that a sufficient number of high-quality projects are submitted. Application deadline is 8 April 2026 . Swiss National Science Foundation Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indian social scientists permanently employed in UGC-recognized universities or research institutes, collaborating with a Swiss-based academic partner; SNSF funds Swiss side, ICSSR funds Indian side. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows CHF 300,000 maximum per project over three years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
ICSSR-SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026 is funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.
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