The SDSC opens 2026 National Call for Collaborative Projects starting in 2027
In line with its mission to advance data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in research, industry, and the public sector across Switzerland, the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) continues its National Call for Collaborative Projects.
The 3rd Call invites proposals in the following categories:
· Collaborative Research Data Science Projects
· Collaborative Data Science Infrastructure Projects
· End-User Innovation Projects
· Expertise Requests
Explore the resources below to learn more about the call and how to apply.
Watch Webinar Replay
On Wednesday, 2026-08-26, the SDSC held an online webinar introducing its 3rd National Call for Collaborative Projects.
The session covered an introduction to SDSC's collaboration models, a presentation of the call - including the three eligible project types and Expertise Requests - and an extended live Q&A. Attendees included Swiss academic applicants, public-sector stakeholders, and private-sector organizations interested in partnering on projects.
Review the Documentation
Before applying, please review the following materials, available for download:
Submit your Collaboration or Expertise Request
To simplify the submission process, the SDSC has created a single form to capture all the information needed for your proposal. After reviewing the materials above, submit your collaboration proposal or Expertise Request through this form:
SDSC Collaboration or Expertise Request Form →
Submission deadline: September 19, 2026
