The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has launched the 12th call of its Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT) programme for clinical studies on topics that are outside the industry focus.

The programme for investigator initiated clinical trials (IICTs) of the SNSF supports clinical trials on under-researched topics that meet medical as well as social needs. Researchers wishing to participate must send a letter of intent to the SNSF by 26 May 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals via mySNF is 3 November 2026.

Learn more about the SNSF IICT call 2026.

The SNSF recommends contacting local Clinical Research Centres (CRCs) early in the process to establish the study protocol as well as involving patient representatives at every step.

A maximum of 5,000 Swiss francs can be requested to cover the costs of patient and public involvement (PPI) in preparing the application. Applications for PPI preparatory grants must also be submitted by 26 May 2026.

To support researchers planning to apply to the SNSF IICT 2026 call, the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO), in collaboration with the SNSF, offered on 3 March 2026 a dedicated online course on PPI requirements.

Access the course material here:

Useful information for applicants, Caroline Krüger, Programme coordinator IICT, Swiss National Science Foundation / Larisa Aragon, SNSF IICT evaluation panel member

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PPI in the IICT call & Clinical Research Centre (CRC) support, Sandra Kohlmaier, Senior Scientific Officer Training & Education, PPI Project Lead, University of Basel, Department of Clinical Research

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