Spark: call for proposals

Spark enables researchers to test or develop novel and unconventional scientific approaches, methods, theories, standards and ideas within a short time. Preliminary data do not necessarily need to be available.

Spark is aimed at researchers in all disciplines who have a doctorate or an equivalent qualification.

To ensure that the evaluation is focused entirely on the project idea and not the person, the proposals are assessed in a double-blind procedure, i.e. the applicant and the evaluators do not know each other’s identity. For the submission, please consult the latest version of the Spark Regulations of 6 December 2023, in which minor clarifications were made to Article 6 paragraph 4 regarding anonymisation.

Applicants can request grants of between CHF 50,000 and 100,000 for a project duration of 6 to 12 months. Approved projects must start within 6 months after the funding decision.