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Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships
(GRP Alliance, former KFPE)
Newsletter
13 July 2026 | |
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| | Commodity Trading and Sustainable DevelopmentNew report and factsheet: Beyond the transactionGlobal commodity trade is central to the world economy and closely linked to sustainable development. A new factsheet and report review the latest scientific evidence on these connections, with a particular focus on Switzerland’s role as a major global commodity trading hub. They examine the growing influence of trading houses, the increasing financialisation of the sector, the limitations of current sustainability regulations, and the implications of rising geopolitical tensions. GRP Alliance Conference 2026 - 4 September - Eventfabrik Bern Join us for our annual conference on "Navigating the New Commodity Trading Age between economic security and sustainable development”. We look forward to welcoming participants from academia, public administration, policymaking and the private sector from around the world. Check out the programme and register here by August 26. | |
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| | Podcast: Mein Kaffee und der Schweizer RohstoffhandelAndrea Rauber Saxer vom SECO und Fritz Brugger von der ETH Zürich sprechen über nachhaltigen Kaffee und nachhaltiges Gold und über die Verantwortung der Schweiz als internationaler Rohstoffhandelsplatz. Ob Kaffee, Gold, Kupfer oder Nickel: Rohstoffe prägen unseren Alltag – und ein beträchtlicher Teil des globalen Rohstoffhandels läuft über die Schweiz. Was bedeutet das für Umwelt, Menschenrechte und globale Gerechtigkeit? Mehr erfahren
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New NCCR call for social sciences and humanities
With the NCCRs, the SNSF funds long-term research projects on topics of strategic importance for Switzerland. The participating researchers work in interdisciplinary and cross-university networks. Apply by 1 September
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Leading House Latin America Consolidation Grant
The aim of the Consolidation Grant is to encourage more advanced, solid projects, filling the gap between smaller instruments and the SNSF's and other funding agencies’ larger calls. It promotes sustainable, long-term research cooperation between Swiss and Latin American scholars. Apply by 31 July
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Leading House South Asia: Academia-Industry Training India
The Academia-Industry Training (AIT) India programme supports researchers from Switzerland and India who want to turn their science into business. The program helps you explore the Indian and Swiss innovation ecosystems and brings you closer to a market-ready solution. Apply by 12 August | |
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Leading House MENA: Communication, Dissemination & Engagement Grants 2026
International research collaborations require dedicated efforts beyond research activities alone. This call aims to facilitate communication, dissemination and engagement activities between Switzerland and the MENA region countries. Apply by 15 August | |
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Swissnex China and Innosuisse: Startup Camp Q4
Swissnex China and Innosuisse welcome applications for their Startup Camp Q4, offering tools and tailor-made support needed for Swiss startups to make impact and explore market potential in China. Apply by July 20 | |
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REPIC call for proposals
Projects in the field of Renewable Energy, Energy and Resource
Efficiency in Developing and Transition Countries can apply for funding from
REPIC. Outlines
and proposals can be submitted at any
time; to ensure they are evaluated at the next Steering Group meeting apply by September 7. | |
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Swiss TPH Symposium: From Knowledge to Impact: Transformational Learning in Global Health
9 September 2026, Allschwil and online
Education and health professionals, students, and alumni will come together to explore how learning must adapt to meet today’s challenges. Registration is now open.
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SOR4D Research Conference, 31 August - 1 September, Bern
Under the theme “Advancing Transdisciplinary Research for Global Development: Crisis, Collaboration, and Change”, participants from the research and development community will explore how collaboration across disciplines and sectors can drive innovative solutions to today’s complex global challenges. Register here
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SGAS/SSEA & VAD Conference: "African Perspectives on Global Transformations”. 26-28 August, Basel The conference theme proposes a framework that responds to increasingly urgent calls for decolonization, epistemic justice, reparations, climate justice and restitution, under the conceptual header of planetary health and cosmopolitan flourishing. More information
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Save the Date: REPIC Annual Event
2026, 26 November, Bern
This year's event will take place on
26 November 2026 at the Eventforum in Bern. More information will be available soon via the REPIC website.
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SwissTPH
CAS Internationale Zusammenarbeit und Globale Gesundheit, nächster Start Oktober 2026 (Allschwil)
Entwickeln Sie ein Verständnis für globale Gesundheit und Gesundheitssysteme in verschiedenen geografischen und soziopolitischen Kontexten.
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Swisspeace Peace & Human Rights, 09-11 September 2026 (On-site, Basel) Learn how human rights and conflict transformation relate to and complement each other in your work. Gender, Conflict & Peacebuilding, 23-25 September 2026 (On-site, Basel, Switzerland) Think critically about gender and its relevance to the development of lasting and sustainable peace. Disappeared & Missing Persons in Peacebuilding, 14-16 & 21-23 October 2026 (online) Learn how to address the issue of missing and disappeared persons by understanding legal frameworks The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in a Changing Aid Landscape 28-30 October 2026 (On-site, Basel, Switzerland) Explore how "linking thinking” can improve outcomes for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding
Part-time diploma programmes (1 or 2 years), application deadline: 10 August 2026 CAS Peacebuilding Essentials - Gain insights into research and practice of peacebuilding and broaden your skills to work in fragile contexts.
CAS Peace Mediation & Dialogue - Understand how peace mediation, negotiation, and dialogue processes can transform violent conflicts. CAS Dealing with the Past - Learn how to design and implement effective and transformative dealing
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| | | | Leadership updates from the institutions
The University of Bern is inviting applications for the position of Managing Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and Professor for Sustainable Development (Associate Professor, 100%): Apply by 31 August 2026.
Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire warmly welcomes Jérémie Zoueu as its new Director General, succeeding Inza Koné.
SUPSI has appointed Giulia Celentano as the new Head of the SUPSI Competence Centre for Cooperation and Development, succeeding Claudio Valsangiacomo. | | | |
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Did you like anything
in particular or is something missing in this newsletter? Please let us know, we are happy to receive your feedback.
Anja Bretzler and Fabian Käser | |
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