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Citizen Science in Switzerland: Taking Stock and Ways into the Future
Heute erscheint in der Swiss Academies Series «Citizen Science in der Schweiz: Standortbestimmung und Wege in die Zukunft», ein Bericht der Schweizer Expert:innengruppe für Citizen Science. Partizipativ erarbeitet und mit Feedback aus der Community stellt die Publikation zum einen die vielfältigen und zahlreichen Initiativen, Projekte und Tools rund um Citizen Science in der Schweiz vor. Zum anderen werden Ziele und Massnahmen für verschiedene Akteure zu den vier Themen Mehrwert und Wirkung, Finanzierung, Ausbildung sowie Kommunikation und Sichtbarkeit formuliert. Der Bericht entstand im Rahmen der Initiative Citizen Science der Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz 2021-24 und wurde koordiniert von Science et Cité.
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smarter medicine: 40'000 francs to promote research
The association «smarter medicine – Choosing Wisely Switzerland», of which the SAMS is a founding member, is committed to optimizing healthcare in Switzerland. This year, it is once again awarding a grant for research projects and supporting two applications with up to CHF 20’000 each. Applications can be submitted until 26 September 2025.
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SPHN introduces new governance structure and funding scheme
With the formal signing of the mandate 2025–2028 by the Confederation, the governance structure of the Swiss Personalized Health Network as well as its funding instruments are evolving. SPHN’s goal for the next four years is to firmly anchor the infrastructure it has built for personalized medicine in Switzerland and to support more research projects with expertise. The funding for the core activities of SPHN is secured. A newly established Steering Board strengthens strategic oversight, while a Sounding Board ensures broad stakeholder involvement.
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Watch the webinar on the Federal Health Act online
On 25 June 2025, the Smarter Health Care Network held a webinar asking: Can a federal law cure what has been plaguing our healthcare system for years? This one hour-long webinar is now available to watch online.