Swiss National Science Foundation

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The Swiss National Science Foundation is a science research support organization mandated by the Swiss Federal Government. The SNSF was established in 1952 as a foundation under private law. Its Secretariat is based in Bern.

The SNSF promotes research through evaluating projects and granting funds. Its grants go to research projects mainly by supporting individuals.

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