Researchers of any nationality with 7–12 years of experience since PhD completion can apply to establish or strengthen their own research team in Europe. Applications are open in all scientific fields on a bottom-up basis. Grants provide up to €2 million for 5 years (plus up to €1–2 million for additional eligible costs). Projects must be hosted by an institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Evaluation is based solely on scientific excellence. Deadline date: 13 January 2026 – 17:00.

The SNSF joins the Belmont Forum’s call to fund transdisciplinary research on managing socio-environmental risks in a changing world. Projects must involve international, cross-sectoral consortia and address at least two core themes, including complex risk assessment, vulnerability in exposed areas, and disaster risk reduction.

Kriege, Klimakrisen und soziale Ungleichheiten setzen Ernährungssysteme weltweit unter Druck und verschärfen Ausbeutung, Umweltzerstörung und humanitäre Notlagen. Gesucht werden Beiträge, die aus feministischer Perspektive Wege zu gerechten, sorgenden und nachhaltigen Ernährungssystemen aufzeigen. Ideen/Abstracts bis 1. September 2025, Beiträge bis 2. Januar 2026.