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Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (ISJRP) 2026

Indian Council of Medical Research

Pursuant to the “Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Republic of India on Cooperation in the Fields of Science and Technology”, concluded on 10 November 2003, the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (ISJRP) was initiated by the Indian and Swiss governments in order to further develop the bilateral cooperation in scientific and technological areas of strategic relevance to both countries. The programme supports cutting-edge research that brings together faculty and young researchers from Switzerland and India. The current call for Joint Research Projects (JRPs) is as per the Letter of Intent (LoI) signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of the Republic of India and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Switzerland and financed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) in Switzerland, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in India based on the principles of reciprocity, parity and balanced activities. An Indo-Swiss Joint Committee on Science and Technology defines the strategic goals and orientations of the programme.

Funders involved The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Switzerland, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in India jointly launch a call for Joint Research Projects (JRPs).

Funding

JRP proposals contain two separate budgets: one budget in INR for the Indian applicant(s) (paid by the DBT or ICMR depending on the field of research and according to its rules) and one budget in CHF for the applicant(s) based in Switzerland (paid by the SNSF according to its rules). The available budget for this Call will enable the funding of up to 10 projects, provided that a sufficient number of scientifically sound and high-quality proposals are submitted. The funding per project must be in line with the respective regulations in India and Switzerland, respectively.

Eligible costs in Switzerland The maximum permissible budget for a project is CHF 400’000 for four years.

• Personnel costs (salaries within the salary ranges and rates set by the SNSF and social security contributions of scientific and technical employees); please note that the salaries of applicants are not eligible costs;

• Material costs that are directly related to the research work, namely material of enduring value, expendable items, field expenses, travel expenses, third-party charges or computing time;

• Direct costs incurred through the use of research infrastructure linked to the research work;

• Costs for granting access to research data (Open Research Data, max. CHF 10’000 per project);

• Costs for the organisation of conferences and workshops in connection with the funded research;

• Costs for national and international cooperation and networking activities carried out in connection with the funded research. The SNSF regulations apply to the Swiss budget (see also the guidelines). However, overhead costs are not admissible. Please note that costs for open access publications can be requested separately via the OA platform of the SNSF. However, costs for Open Research Data (ORD) must be taken into account at the time of submission of the application. They cannot be covered by a supplementary grant.

Eligibility costs in India: DBT and ICMR

The Indian side can fund equipment, manpower, consumables, contingencies, travel (local and international), overhead and other (outsourcing, meetings, workshops etc.). The proposal may be considered for funding support for 4 years with a maximum budget limit up to 25 million INR (Rs. 2.50 Crores) by DBT and ICMR. Equipment budget in the proposal should not be more than 30% of the total budget.

Visiting costs between Switzerland and India When budgeting visits between the Swiss and Indian partners, expenses related to international travel are to be charged to the budget of the visiting side and the living expenses (local hospitality etc.) to the budget of the hosting side. Overseas health/medical insurance should be included in the budget of the visiting side. A maximum of one research visit per year and per person is permitted for research personnel for a short duration of up to two weeks. Travel and accommodation costs are subject to the regulations of the respective countries.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🇮🇳 1. Strong Public Health Relevance to India (Top Predictor)

Proposals must address:
- Priority health problems in India
Common focus areas:
- Infectious diseases (TB, dengue, COVID-like threats)
- Non-communicable diseases (diabetes, cancer, CVD)
- Maternal & child health

👉 Key question:
“How will this benefit Indian population health?”

🎯 2. Alignment with ICMR Priority Areas (Critical)

ICMR publishes priority themes such as:

National disease control programs
One Health (human–animal–environment interface)
Digital health & epidemiology

👉 Strong alignment significantly increases success

🔄 3. Translational & Implementation Research Focus

Preference for:
- Applied research with real-world impact
Includes:
- Diagnostics
- Public health interventions
- Health system strengthening

👉 Pure theoretical/basic research is less competitive

🧪 4. Feasible & Context-Specific Study Design

Must be:
- Practical in Indian settings
- Cost-effective
Include:
- Clear methodology
- Realistic sample size
- Field feasibility

👉 Overly complex or unrealistic proposals are often rejected

🏥 5. Institutional Strength & Infrastructure

Strong preference for:
- Recognized medical colleges
- Research institutes
Access to:
- Patients
- Labs
- Field sites

👉 Institutional capability is a key evaluation factor

👩‍⚕️ 6. Investigator Track Record

PI must demonstrate:
- Publications
- Prior research experience
Early-career applicants:
- Need strong mentorship

👉 Experience improves funding probability

🤝 7. Multicentric & Collaborative Research Advantage

Higher success for:
- Multi-site studies
- National-level collaborations

👉 Especially important for:

Epidemiological studies
Clinical trials

📊 8. Clear Deliverables & Policy Impact

Projects should produce:
- Actionable outcomes
- Policy recommendations
Alignment with:
- National health programs

👉 Policy relevance is a strong differentiator

💰 9. Realistic Budget & Cost-Effectiveness

Budget must be:
- Justified
- Efficient
Avoid:
- Overestimation
- Unnecessary equipment

👉 Cost-effectiveness is closely scrutinized

📑 10. Ethical & Regulatory Compliance

Mandatory:
- Institutional Ethics Committee approval
- DCGI/CDSCO compliance (if clinical trials)

👉 Non-compliance = rejection

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Public health relevance to India
Alignment with ICMR priorities
Translational/implementation focus

Moderate predictors:
4. Feasibility in Indian context
5. Investigator & institutional strength
6. Policy impact potential

Supporting factors:
7. Collaboration
8. Budget clarity
9. Ethical compliance

Specialties

Biomedical Engineering

Others

Eligibility Requirements

Each proposal for a JRP must have at least one applicant based in Switzerland and one applicant based in India; they are the contact persons on the Swiss1 and the Indian side respectively. They bear the responsibility for the technical and administrative coordination as well as the timely delivery of scientific and financial reports. Each applicant can only submit one proposal. The call is open to researchers from all eligible research institutions in Switzerland and India.

Eligibility criteria in Switzerland Applicants requesting funding must meet the eligibility requirements of the SNSF. The SNSF Funding Regulations, the General implementation regulations and the Regulations on Project Funding are applicable or applicable mutatis mutandis where not stated otherwise.

Applicants can submit a proposal to the joint bilateral call even if they hold another SNSF grant or have applied for one. Moreover, grantees of this JRP may submit proposals to all SNSF funding schemes during the funding period of a JRP, provided that there is no substantial thematic overlap. Please note that the present call is not in conflict with the restrictions applicable to the SNSF’s national project funding in accordance with Article 13 of the Regulations on Project Funding.

Ambizione grantees can contact the SNSF office to check their eligibility. Project partners as described in Article 11.2 of the SNSF Funding Regulations are not entitled to receive funds from the SNSF if their affiliated institution is located in India.

Eligibility criteria in India: DBT and ICMR

o Any Indian National holding a regular position in any Indian academic and scientific research institutions (Govt./Private) may apply. This call is open to all applicants eligible for Government of the Republic of India funding. The research institutions must be recognized by DSIR as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). Private R&D performing institutions and NGOs/VOs/Trust (s) should have experience of at least 3 years in scientific research, teaching, training and extension activities Private institutions/ NGOs should also be registered with Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog. There must be at least one Co-investigator from each participating institute and either one of the PI or Co-PI should have remaining service in co-terminus to the duration of the project.

o Number of proposal submission for Indian investigators as PI is limited to one proposal while they can involve as Co-PIs in maximum of two proposals.

o Public/ Private Research Organizations must have a well established research support system for basic and applied research and submission of proof of establishment under Indian statue; recognition documents and registration at Government of India’s Public Finance Management System (PFMS) – https://pfms.nic.in shall be obligatory.

o Regulatory and ethical matters should be followed as per Govt. of India norms.

Applications involving ineligible applicants, from either India or Switzerland, will result in the whole application being withdrawn or, alternatively, its non-consideration under SNSF Regulations.

Eligible Countries:

India

Switzerland

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Indian Council of Medical Research

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: P.O. Box No. 4911Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029,

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