Projects whose funding request does not exceed CHF 50,000 are subject to a simplified application process.
Within the framework of the small projects, projects in the following categories are supported:
- Foundational ICT Research: development of new models and methods
- ICT Application Projects: application of established ICT methods in a new and innovative context
- Research on ICT & Society: investigation of the effects of ICT on society
- ICT Education: ICT education projects and computer science didactics research
Overarching criteria:
All projects are evaluated based on the following main criteria:
- Is ICT at the core of the proposed project?
- Can the project be expected to have a long-term impact in Switzerland and possibly even internationally (multiplier effect)?
- Does the project serve public-interest goals with an impact in Switzerland?
- Is the project convincing in terms of content and quality, and does the project team have the necessary skills?
Additional, category-specific criteria:
Foundational ICT Research:
- Are generalisable findings in the field of ICT fundamentals being sought?
- Does the project lay the groundwork for specific, larger projects that are planned (e.g. preparing an SNSF or Horizon application)?
ICT Application Projects:
- Are transferable methods being sought in the field of ICT?
- Does the ICT application have the potential to bring about transformative change in the field concerned?
- Does the project lay the groundwork for specific, larger-scale projects that are in the pipeline (e.g. preparation of an InnoSuisse application or an industry partnership)?
Research on ICT & Society:
- Are there clear impact goals in relation to Swiss society?
- Is there potential for national impact?
- Does ICT have a potentially transformative impact in the area under investigation?
ICT Education:
- Is the project embedded in the Swiss education system and does it engage with relevant education policy stakeholders?
- Is there potential for national impact?
- Does the project team have access to the necessary IT didactic knowhow and formal ICT expertise?
Exclusion criteria:
In particular, the following will not be approved
- Small projects that are a continuation of a previously approved small project (no division of larger projects into a series of small projects)
- Small projects that have been rejected in whole or in part by another funding organisation (e.g. EU, SNF, Innosuisse, foundations)
- Small projects that primarily serve to expand the basic funding of a research or working group
- Small projects that complement existing projects of other funding organisations
Due to the large number of applications, projects that formally meet all requirements must also be rejected on a regular basis. For the final prioritization and selection of the funded projects, other criteria such as application quality, assessment of the chances of success, diversification of the funding portfolio, etc. are taken into account. The foundation is autonomous in its funding decisions and there is no legal entitlement to funding from the Hasler Foundation. As a matter of principle, no correspondence is entered into about decisions. Legal recourse is excluded.
Submission of proposals
Proposals for small projects can be written in English or in German. For their submission the official form of the Hasler Foundation is mandatory:
Form for Small Projects (PDF)
This form also serves as a guideline on how to prepare the proposal.
Please proceed as follows:
- Download the proposal form and fill-in the form.
- Prepare the required attachments as PDF documents.
- Combine the form and the attachments into a single PDF file.
- Register on our application website and complete your profile. Only then can you submit your application. Fill in the required fields and save your details. You can then upload the forms and attachments and submit your application.
- By submitting an application, you accept our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Applications submitted by e-mail or post cannot be considered.
Deadlines
No deadlines apply to the submission of applications that are not for small projects. The Hasler Foundation will in general reach a decision on small projects within 30 days.