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Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT)

IICT — 12th

Funds large-scale Swiss clinical trials addressing unmet medical needs to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The SNSF Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials (IICT) programme funds large-scale randomised controlled trials (RCTs) addressing important unmet medical and societal needs that are not of commercial interest. The 12th call was launched on 27 February 2026. Trial types eligible include treatment, prevention, screening, diagnostic, quality-of-life, adaptive/platform, drug repurposing, and replicati

Investigator-initiated, large-scale randomised controlled trials addressing unmet medical and societal needs that are not of commercial interest, typically multicentric and lasting five years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.3 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.snf.ch