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Swiss Scientific institutions adopt the Open Research Data Strategy Action Plan
Mit dem Aktionsplan für Open Research Data (ORD) machen swissuniversities, der ETH-Rat, der Schweizerische Nationalfonds (SNF) und die Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz gemeinsam einen weiteren Schritt zur Öffnung des Zugangs zu Forschungsdaten und damit zu Open Science. Der Plan konkretisiert die Massnahmen der im Juli 2021 publizierten ORD-Strategie.
Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
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Swiss Competence Centre for Scientific Integrity starts work
Switzerland has had a Competence Centre for Scientific Integrity with effect from 1 January 2026, presided over by Prof. em. Edwin Constable and managed by Viviane Premand, PhD in Law, LL.M. The Competence Centre will serve as a reporting body for higher education institutions and other institutions on matters they have already raised pertaining to procedures, sanctions and measures concerning scientific integrity in Switzerland and will assist these institutions on matters of scientific integrity.
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Call for nominations: Marcel Benoist Prize in the field of life sciences
Awarded annually since 1920, the Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist recognizes a scientist whose work has had a significant impact on human life and society. In 2026, the Prize, endowed with CHF 250’000, will be awarded in the field of life sciences (biology and medicine). Nominations can be submitted until 23 February 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Become a member of the Swiss Young Academy
The Swiss Young Academy (SYA) brings together young researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines. It creates an inspiring environment for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange. The current call for applications, with submission deadline on 28 February 2026, offers the opportunity to apply for a five-year membership.