The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is the most important Swiss agency promoting scientific research. It supports, a ... s mandated by the Swiss Federal government, all disciplines, from philosophy and biology to the nanosciences and medicine. In close collaboration with higher education institutions and other partners, the SNSF works towards creating the best possible conditions for the development and international integration of Swiss research. The SNSF is paying particular attention to the support of young scientists. read more