Swiss National Science Foundation forced to make savings
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Faced with budget cuts by the federal government, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has announced savings measures that will come into effect from next year. Research funding instruments, for example, will be put on hold.
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The SNSF will also approve less project funding than at present. The same will apply to the promotion of scientific careers. The Research Council will decide each year on the extent of these cuts for the period between 2026 and 2028, the SNSF said in a press release on Wednesday.
The SNSF states that it is “aware of the tight budgetary situation of the government” and that it has already contributed to restoring federal finances. However, it is opposed to the 10% cut in funding proposed by the federal government for 2027 and the 11% cut for 2028.
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The organisation’s budget, which depends mainly on federal subsidies and which will amount to more than CHF1.3 billion ($1.65 billion) in 2024, would thus be reduced by CHF270 million in 2028.
Adapted from French by DeepL/jdp
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