Funding Bodies & Authorities
Funded by the Swiss Confederation
The Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the two key federal institutions that play a central role in shaping Switzerland’s research and innovation landscape. Their support enables the SCTO to drive forward academic clinical research, strengthen national collaboration, and uphold the highest scientific standards.
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) is the federal government’s agency responsible for shaping and coordinating Switzerland’s education, research, and innovation policy. As a key funding partner, SERI supports national initiatives like the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation, helping to strengthen Switzerland’s research landscape and international competitiveness. Through targeted funding and strategic oversight, SERI promotes collaborative research and innovation across disciplines.
Swiss National Science Foundation
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is Switzerland’s leading organisation for the promotion of scientific research. The SNSF operates under a government mandate to fund research across all disciplines, including health and clinical sciences. By allocating funding through competitive evaluation, the SNSF ensures the scientific excellence and integrity of publicly funded research. It also collaborates with academic institutions to support research infrastructure, promote early-career scientists, and contribute to patient-oriented clinical research in Switzerland.
Federal Office of Public Health
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is dedicated to the health of the Swiss population. It’s responsible for national healthcare policy and for health and accident insurance, and it promotes healthcare issues and interests on the international stage.
Human Research Switzerland
HumRes is the Federal Office of Public Health’s website for the general public on human research in Switzerland. Here you will find detailed information on human research, as well as a study search tool enabling you to find clinical studies on specific diseases.
swissethics
swissethics is the umbrella organisation of the Research Ethics Committees.
swissethics’ focus is the harmonisation and coordination of working procedures of the Ethics Committees and the promotion of high ethical research standards.
Swissmedic
Swissmedic is the Swiss authority responsible for the authorisation and supervision of therapeutic products. Swissmedic’s activities are based on the Law on Therapeutic Products.