Research Programmes and Centres of Competence in Research
The National Research Programmes (NRPs) and National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs) are the most important research programmes of the SNSF. Mandated by the Federal Council, the NRPs generate scientific knowledge aimed at solving pressing problems. They generally run for up to five years and have an overall budget of eight to twelve million Swiss francs. Since 1975, the SNSF has launched over 69 NRPs.
National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs) aim to strengthen research structures in Switzerland. Each NCCR is based at an institution of higher education and consists of a centre of competence as well as a national and international network. Over a period of ten to twelve years, NCCRs benefit from SNSF funding of 20 to 60 million Swiss francs as well as university and third party funding.
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