Call for Proposals

The Bois Chamblard Foundation fosters research and education supporting the quality and diversity of the natural environment and its preservation, as well the role of humanity as it affects that environment. To support these activities, the Foundation puts at the disposition of researchers and educators the Bois Chamblard site (Route de Chanivaz 19, 1164 Buchillon, Switzerland). The 60,000 m² site, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is mostly covered by forest. Educational or research projects supported by the Foundation are expected to make use of the Bois Chamblard site.

The Foundation periodically has open calls for scientific and educational research projects that utilize the Bois Chamblard site. The next project funding deadline is 30 April 2026.

The project call and proposal submission form are available at here and here

Eligibility

Individuals or teams can submit proposals. The lead PI for any project must be based at EPFL, University of Lausanne, University of Geneva, University of Fribourg, University of Neuchâtel, or the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland. In addition, researchers with PI status at cantonal institutions in Suisse romande (e.g., museums) are eligible. Co-investigators can be located at non-research institutions. The PI’s institution is financially responsible for the project and must be capable of handling third party funding reporting requirements.

Grants

This call will accept proposals for research or educational projects. Grants can have a duration of up to 3 years. Funding is provided for projects at two different levels:

  • Duration less than one year: up to CHF 75,000 per project
  • Duration from one to three years: up to CHF 125,000 per project

Eligible Costs

  • Consumables and supplies
  • Small equipment (up to CHF 20,000)
  • Analytical costs
  • Publications (Open access)
  • Conferences
  • Logistics costs
  • Salaries (PIs, e.g., postdocs, holding fixed-term contracts can seek support for their own salaries, otherwise PI/Co-PI salaries are ineligible)
  • Travel costs

Overheads are ineligible costs