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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 6h

🏛️ Comment faire compter votre expertise scientifique en politique ? Le « cours de politique » donne aux chercheuses et chercheurs les bases pour dialoguer avec les autorités. Inscriptions ouvertes pour le cours en #français ➡️ sohub.io/uotz

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Cours destiné aux scientifiques pour accéder à la politique et à l’administration

Le Fonds national suisse (FNS) soutient la recherche de haut niveau dans les hautes écoles et d’autres institutions.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/10/2026

📣 #NewCall: SNSF Starting Grants 2027 For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. SNSF Starting Grants are open to all disciplines and topics. 🗓️ Call opening: 1 February 2027 Submission deadline: 4 May 2027 Read more: sohub.io/hj2m

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 30/09/2026

The SNSF will continue its successful funding from 2029 to 2032. With three key priorities, it is strengthening research that is collaborative, bold and forward-looking. It has requested 5.4 billion Swiss francs from the federal government. ➡️ sohub.io/tn9c

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Research for the Switzerland of tomorrow

The SNSF will continue its successful funding from 2029 to 2032, strengthening research that is collaborative, bold and forward-looking.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 28/09/2026

👔🏢⌚ In Switzerland, only 10 percent of men who would like to switch from full-time to part-time work actually do so. A study funded by the SNSF sheds new light on the socio-professional norms that influence this phenomenon. ➡️ sohub.io/jp1t

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 24/09/2026

ℹ️ In January 2027, the SNSF will amend its #OpenAccess funding policy. A new upper limit of 3,500 Swiss francs will apply to scientific articles, and we will support the publication of books that result directly from SNSF-funded projects. ➡️ sohub.io/fhzz

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 23/09/2026

📣 #OpenCall: NRP 87 "Deglobalisation and Resilience" This National Research Programme examines how deglobalisation and supply chain disruptions affect Switzerland. 🗓️ Deadline: 24 November 2026 (expressions of interest) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/tr9u

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 23/09/2026

📣 #OpenCall: NRP 86 “Digital Resilience” NRP 86 seeks interdisciplinary research projects with transdisciplinary elements to strengthen critical infrastructures against cyberattacks and digital disruptions. 🗓️ Deadline: 24 November 2026 (expressions of interest) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/paun

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 23/09/2026

📣 #OpenCall: NRP 85 "Mental Health of Adolescents" NRP 85 aims to improve mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention approaches for adolescents in Switzerland. 🗓️ Submission deadline : 24 November 2026 (expressions of interest) ➡️Read more: sohub.io/uvkv

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 22/09/2026

🏆 Susanna Zimmermann is the winner of the #Latsis Prize 2026 for her research in birational geometry. Is a sphere more similar to a cube or a doughnut? 🍩🔵 What makes two shapes geometrically equiva-lent? Learn more about her research ➡️ sohub.io/4z2x

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 22/09/2026

🏆 Biochemist Martin Jinek is the winner of the Swiss Science Prize #MarcelBenoist 2026, considered the Swiss #Nobel Prize. He contributed to the development of molecular scissors, namely CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Read more ➡️ sohub.io/3hs4

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 16/09/2026

✨ #BRIDGE Proof of Concept: 35 new projects from 150+ applications approved this year – from vaulted concrete floors to medications kept cool at all times. The next Proof of Concept call deadline is 1 December 2026. ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/fy9g

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Proof of Concept: 35 projects selected

Following a record number of submissions in the first half of 2026, 35 innovative Proof of Concept projects have been approved.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 15/09/2026

📣 Call for proposals: FOREST Partnership The SNSF is joining this transnational initiative to accelerate the transition to a sustainable forest bioeconomy. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 2 December 2026 (pre-proposals) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/qdaq

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 10/09/2026

🦟💡Through an immersive installation, the ALANart project brings to life research findings on light pollution and insect decline. The SNSF is awarding it the 2026 Optimus Agora Prize. ➡️ For more info: sohub.io/29fc

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 09/09/2026

🇪🇸 Planning a research project with partners in Spain? Apply now to the SNSF-AEI call. Submit one joint proposal, benefit from a single Lead Agency evaluation, in all disciplines. Deadline: 24 November 2026 ➡️ More information: sohub.io/yhtq

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Simplified process with Spain

In two calls inspired by the Weave model, researchers in Switzerland and Spain can submit one joint proposal for collaborative projects.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 09/09/2026

📣 Biodiversa+ is launching a new call for projects on biodiversity and novel ecosystems. Researchers based in Switzerland can apply. 🗓️ Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 10 November 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/csqy

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 03/09/2026

#Horizons is celebrating its 150th issue with a look back at highlights from 1988 onwards. In addition: Despite being the cornerstone of all knowledge, #BasicResearch often finds itself on shaky ground, both politically and financially. Horizons explores its very foundations: sohub.io/nqn4

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/09/2026

Reducing journeys while maintaining impact: The SNSF is updating its regulations to encourage more sustainable travel choices in the projects that it funds. The goal is to support research that is internationally connected and more conscious of the use of resources. ➡️Read more: sohub.io/61bj

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The SNSF commits to sustainable travel

Fewer journeys, trains instead of planes, online meetings: The SNSF is updating its regulations to promote sustainability.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/09/2026

📣 Call for proposals: Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) The aim of this European partnership is to support transnational research to advance the transition towards more sustainable cities across Europe and beyond. 🗓️Submission deadline: 17.11.2026 (pre-proposals) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/0y4y

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 27/08/2026

🧠 Some people suffer from #pain for decades. The causes are complex, and so is the treatment. Researchers are now investigating the signs of chronic symptoms in the #cerebral cortex. This might help us understand it ➡️ sohub.io/uu6d

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 20/08/2026

ℹ️ Reviewers may use artificial intelligence to support their work – but they must continue to assess researchers’ proposals themselves. The SNSF has issued new guidelines detailing how this process works and the key factors that must be considered. 👉 Find out more here: sohub.io/elch

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AI guidelines for reviewers

Reviewers may use AI to support their evaluation, but it must not replace their own judgment. Proposal data must remain confidential.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 17/08/2026

📣 Launch of the FLARE (Funding LArge international REsearch projects) call for proposals in particle physics, astrophysics and astroparticle physics. 📆 Submission deadline: 16 November 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/qcvy

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 13/08/2026

✨ #Ambizione: The SNSF has approved 93 projects as part of the Ambizione 2025 call. The grantees will receive an average of 705,000 francs to lead their first independent research project at a higher education institution in Switzerland. 🚀 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/o8c0

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Ambizione: a boost for research careers

In 2026, the SNSF will be funding 93 projects by early-career researchers with an average of 705,000 francs each.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 03/08/2026

📣The calls for three new National Research Programmes (NRPs) will open in September 2026. They will address adolescent mental health, digital resilience and deglobalisation. More details on their thematic focuses are now available. ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/5tec

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Three new NRPs: What will their focuses be?

The three new National Research Programmes now have clearly defined research areas. Calls for proposals will open in September 2026.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 03/08/2026

📣 #OpenCall: Ambizione Ambizione grants are aimed at early-career researchers who wish to conduct and lead a project of their own. Interested in learning more about this call? Take part in our online info event on 13 August 2026. 📆 Submission deadline: 3 November 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/806i

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 30/07/2026

Mysterious cold periods in the past few millennia were probably triggered by #VolcanicEruptions. This is what Alice Paine from @unibas.ch discovered together with an international research team. To reach this conclusion, they analysed #IceCores #VolcanicRock and #moraines. ➡️ sohub.io/x9xz

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 21/07/2026

🇺🇦 🤝 The SNSF has joined the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine. The aim is to support the rebuilding of its research ecosystem. The Coalition’s first meeting took place in Gdańsk on 26 June 2026. ➡️ sohub.io/8wg1

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Coalition for research in Ukraine

The SNSF has joined an international coalition aimed at supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine’s research ecosystem.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 17/07/2026

How are sleep, diet and mental health linked? Can nostalgia help us cope with crises? These are the kinds of questions being explored by 219 researchers, who are receiving career-boosting support from the SNSF through Postdoc.Mobility fellowships. @seherkosar.bsky.social ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/fimi

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A career boost for researchers

As part of the Postdoc.Mobility scheme, the SNSF is supporting a total of 219 projects with 26.7 million Swiss francs.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 10/07/2026

📣 #OpenCall: Project Funding Researchers can determine the nature and topic of their research projects independently. Open to all disciplines. 📆 Submission deadline: 1 October 2026 ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/b6cm

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 09/07/2026

🧠 🔬 Optimised treatments following a stroke or minimally invasive procedures for heart defects: As part of the #IICT programme, the #SNSF is funding five clinical trials. They focus on topics that have been neglected by the pharmaceutical industry. ➡️ sohub.io/wsl0

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Focus on under-researched topics

The SNSF is providing 15.4 million Swiss francs to fund five clinical trials on topics that are often not a priority for industry.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 08/07/2026

🔬🧬🤝 Yesterday in Geneva, the #HFSPO Member States reaffirmed their commitment to excellence in the life sciences and international cooperation. To this end, the SNSF organised a Science Summit on "Frontier Life Science". ➡️ sohub.io/dzae

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/07/2026

⁉️ In order to respond to growing demand and to clarify certain rules, the SNSF is adapting its Regulations on Scientific Exchanges. 🗓️ The new regulations will come into force on 1 January 2027. A summary of the changes can be found here ➡️ sohub.io/apui

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Reglemente: Das ist neu

Was ändert sich in der Forschungsförderung des SNF? Informieren Sie sich hier über neue Vorgaben und Möglichkeiten. Wir aktualisieren die Seite laufend.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 30/06/2026

🐺🔎 Breeding wolves are particularly attentive to the urine of individuals from outside the pack. A study seeks to decipher this olfactory mode of communication. And potentially to take advantage of it to keep rival packs at bay. Read more 👉 sohub.io/1ayr

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 25/06/2026

📣 New National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs): additional call for proposals published. It is aimed at researchers from the social sciences and humanities. 📆 Submission deadline: 1 September 2026 (declaration of interest) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/zflq

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 23/06/2026

📣 Call for proposals: Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP) The call supports transnational research that contributes to a sustainable supply and efficient use of raw materials. Submission deadline: 22 September 2026 (pre-proposals) ➡️ Read more: sohub.io/j73p

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 22/06/2026

📣👂 How can I get my message across to society? In the SNSF’s media courses, you will learn how to communicate your #research in a way that is tailored to your target audience and truly compelling. 👉 Register now for our courses in autumn 2026: sohub.io/hxm2

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Media courses for researchers

How do I communicate my research topic to a broader audience?

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 18/06/2026

🌿 🏭 Making industrial heat pumps more efficient: ETH Zurich and OST have tested refrigerant mixtures for heat pumps in a BRIDGE Discovery project. This benefits both research and industry: A pilot plant at Lindt & Sprüngli is planned. Read more ➡️ sohub.io/0l87

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 17/06/2026

🔓 #OpenAccess — The SNSF is joining the Open Research Europe (ORE) platform. Starting in autumn 2026, all researchers in Switzerland will be able to publish their articles there for free. This represents a milestone for the publishing landscape. Learn more: sohub.io/en5p

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European Open Access Platform

The SNSF is joining Open Research Europe. From autumn 2026, all researchers will be able to publish their articles there free of charge.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 17/06/2026

🔬💄 Chemists at Empa took an interest in cellulose-derived waste thanks to a collaboration with the Weidmann Group. This led to the development of a new type of gel for cosmetic applications by the Weidmann Fiber Technology division, which was created specifically for this purpose. ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

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SBFI SEFRI SERI @sbfi.admin.ch · 16/06/2026

A new report examines the impact of Switzerland’s participation in the 8th EU framework programme for research and innovation « Horizon 2020 ». Learn more: www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-par...

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 11/06/2026

🔬🏭💄 Chemist Florentine Hilty explains the benefits and origins of the cellulose-based gels being developed by Weidmann Fiber Technology under her leadership. In other words, what happens when chemistry challenges the cosmetics industry. ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 10/06/2026

🌼☘️🌳 #Orchids are being displaced. And there are more and more #stingingNettles. A Europe-wide data analysis shows how meadows and #forests have changed in 60 years. Nitrogen is one of the most important factors. This is shown by the results of NRP 82 on #Biodiversity. 👉 sohub.io/nv50

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 05/06/2026

#Horizons — Our watchword right now is #Democracy. Even if it’s challenging. Its ideal form has yet to be found, according to political philosopher Francis Cheneval. 🤔💬 And so we are drawn to its blind spots and imaginative attempts at greater popular participation. ➡️ www.horizons-mag.ch

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 05/06/2026

🚨 Reminder: The SNSF is seeking 21 new members for its Research Council Researchers with a broad understanding of research trends and experience in evaluation and decision-making processes are invited to apply by 14 June. More info ➡️ sohub.io/l88v

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Call for new Research Council members

The SNSF is seeking 21 researchers to join its Research Council.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 04/06/2026

🪵🔬💄 A collaboration with the Weidmann Group sparked Empa chemists’ curiosity in cellulose waste products ( @empa-materials.bsky.social ) – and ultimately led to the cosmetic gels that gave rise to the Weidmann Fiber Technology division: ➡️ sohub.io/u3fn

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/06/2026

📢 Swiss #Quantum #Call 2026: funding for projects of outstanding scientific quality with clear societal and technological benefits. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 1 September 2026 For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/N01wa8jzDa…

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 29/05/2026

📚 🇨🇭💻 From fascism in Switzerland to the treatment of cleft palates and the use of AI in cases of exposure to violence: As part of Project #Funding, the #SNSF is supporting a total of 345 projects with 324 million Swiss francs. ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/25F596zrW...

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Promoting diverse basic research

AI advice, cleft palate and herbicide use: Through its Project Funding, the SNSF is supporting 345 projects with 324 million Swiss francs.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 28/05/2026

💻 🚀The National Research Programme "Digital Transformation" ( #NRP77) has presented its results. The digital transformation offers opportunities – but they can only be harnessed if policymakers, business and society work together. 🤝🏛️ ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/e2nPYfBDa... #Digitalisation

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NRP 77: shaping digital transformation

NRP 77 shows that Switzerland is in the midst of a digital shift. It will only be a success if policymakers, business and society act together.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 27/05/2026

New National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs): additional call for proposals in July 2026 In January, the federal government launched six new NCCRs. The new NCCR call focuses on topics in the social sciences and humanities. 📅 Webinar: 8 July 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ℹ️ sohub.io/8qfo

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NCCR: additional call in July

The federal government has set aside funding for another NCCR in the social sciences and humanities. The call will be launched in July.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 21/05/2026

⌚🔎 Vahid Fakhfouri, Head of Research and Innovation at Richemont, highlights the systemic importance of Swiss research in keeping the luxury watch industry at the cutting edge of its craft. ➡️ sohub.io/p8w6

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The science behind exceptional craftsmanship

Behind every watch made by the Richemont luxury goods group lies a hidden network supporting its workshops: that of Swiss research.

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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 18/05/2026

🏛️🥼 The SNSF has updated its guidelines for research projects involving animals. The dedicated web page has also been redesigned to provide clearer, more structured information. For more info ➡️ www.snf.ch/en/Yoq3s3yPa1…

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