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Swiss Alliance for Global Research Partnerships
(GRP-Alliance, former KFPE)
Newsletter
28 April 2026 | |
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You can’t solve global problems at a purely national level
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an interview, Isabel Günther, president of GRP Alliance and Professor of Development Economics at ETH
Zurich, explains why higher education is a catalyst for Africa’s social
and economic transformation – and why a global perspective strengthens
the impact of research. Read the full interview | |
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SGCI Capacity Strengthening Hub
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC),
through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), has launched a
call for proposals to support science granting councils in Sub-Saharan
Africa in the establishment and operationalisation of the Capacity
Strengthening Hub. Please find the call here | |
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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 24 June 2026 | |
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SOR4D call for proposals
The Solution-oriented Research for Development Programme (SOR4D), a joint funding instrument of SDC and SNF, supports researchers from Switzerland together with researchers and practice partners from partner countries in the Global South in developing concrete innovative solutions for global challenges. Apply by 18 May 2026 | |
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Academia-Industry Training Nepal program
The Academia-Industry
Training (AIT) Nepal program empowers researchers from Switzerland and
Nepal to transform their scientific discoveries into successful
businesses. Whether you are conceptualizing a startup idea or have
already launched a venture based on your applied research, AIT Nepal
provides the support you need to navigate the innovation ecosystems to market
readiness. Apply by 10 May 2026 | |
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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 May 2026 | |
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Joint call with India in the field of One Health
As part of the federal government's bilateral programmes, the SNSF,
together with the Indian Department of Biotechnology and the Indian
Council of Medical Research, is launching a call for joint research
projects (JRPs) in the field of One Health. JRPs allow researchers in
Switzerland to carry out a joint research project with a partner in
India. Apply by 5 May 2026
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Funding for global partnerships in Horizon Europe
The renewed association of Switzerland with Horizon Europe enables Swiss-based entities to coordinate projects as full beneficiaries. “Euresearch" has compiled an overview of calls for Global Research Partnerships in Horizon Europe. | |
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Swissnex Day 2026 “Mobilizing Innovation for Planetary Healing”, 2 June, Sion This annual event brings together Swissnex representatives from around the world alongside leading voices who are innovating and forging collaborations that actively restore ecosystems, decarbonize industries, regenerate soils, and redesign systems for long-term resilience. Registration is now open.
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SOR4D Research Conference 2026, 31 August - 1 September, Bern The
conference is organised by the SOR4D programme and focuses on the theme
“Advancing Transdisciplinary Research for Global Development: Crisis,
Collaboration, and Change”. Participants will explore how collaboration
across disciplines and sectors can drive innovative solutions to today’s
complex global challenges. Register now for the conference: Registration is now open.
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Save the Date: GRP Alliance Conference on Swiss Commodity Trading, 4 September 2026, Bern
Switzerland is a key hub in global commodity trading. This year, our annual conference explores how the trade of mineral and agricultural commodities connects to geopolitics and the Sustainable Development Goals, bringing together experts from academia, policy, administration and the private sector worldwide. Learn more.
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Save the Date: REPIC Annual Event
2026, 26 November 2026, Bern
This year's event will take place on
26 November 2026 at the Eventforum in Bern. Learn more.
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SwissTPH
Health Economics and Health Financing, Core week: 18 - 22 May 2026 Students acquire insight into basic principles of health economics and health financing modalities at local, national and global level.
Communication, Marketing and Social Media, Core week 4 - 8 May 2026 Aimed at professionals in global and public health, this course introduces participants to social and behavioural communication and change principles, as well as to marketing and social marketing approaches and methods.
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Swisspeace
National Dialogue Processes in Polarized Environments, 06 - 08 May 2026 (On-site, Basel) Learn from experts in the national dialogue and mediation field how to design and implement effective national dialogues. Climate Change, Natural Resources & Conflicts, 20 - 22 May 2026 (On-site, Basel) Learn about key concepts and recent developments on the nexus of climate change, natural resources, and conflicts. Adaptive Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Approaches in Complex Environments, 03 - 05 June 2026 (On-site, Basel) Explore adaptive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) approaches to navigate complexities and adapt projects effectively. Conflict Sensitivity, 10-12 & 17-19 June 2026 (6 afternoons, online) Learn how to plan, implement and monitor a project in a conflict-sensitive way. 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.
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Geneva Science-Policy Interface
Summer School: Science and Policy for Environmental Action, 22 - 26 June 2026 (Geneva)
This program brings together early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdocs), policy professionals, and practitioners to develop practical skills in knowledge brokering, science-policy collaborations, and global policy engagement. Participants will gain hands-on experience and guidance from 20+ experts from Geneva and beyond.
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By Ngutu et al 2026
This article seeks to inform the quest to decolonize research collaborations between the North and South that started as early as the 1970s, given the prevailing power asymmetries that continue to hinder equitable collaboration. The article is based on a scoping literature review study that sought to
interrogate the institutional settings, power dynamics and motivations
employed in past and ongoing research collaborations. Read the article | |
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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.
Elisabeth Schubiger and Fabian Käser | |
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