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Art. 40

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Every research body shall coordinate the activities to be carried out under its authority or with its support.

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Research bodies shall coordinate their activities between themselves by providing each other with information in good time.

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The research funding institutions, Innosuisse and the Federal Administration, insofar as they support research and innovation, shall coordinate their activities by adjusting their support measures and collaboration within the scope of their support activities. They shall in their coordination efforts take account of teaching needs, research carried out without government funding, research abroad and coordination under the HEdA71.

  1. 71 SR 414.20
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SR 420.1 · RIPA · Federal act · Federal Act of 14 December 2012 on the Promotion of Research and Innovation (RIPA)
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Chapter 3 Coordination and Planning Section 1 Self-Coordination
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2026-02-01

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1Chapter 1 General Provisions
Art. 1 – PurposeArt. 1 Purpose With this Act, the Confederation aims to: a. encourage scientific research; b. encourage science-based innovation; c. support the analysis and exploitation of research results; d. ensure cooperation betwe… Direct link
Art. 2 – DefinitionsArt. 2 Definitions In this Act: a. scientific research (research) means the method-based search for new knowledge; it covers in particular: 1. basic research: research, the main goal of which is to gain knowledge, 2. ap… Direct link
Art. 3 – Scope of applicationArt. 3 Scope of application This Act applies to research bodies that use federal funding for research and innovation. Direct link
Art. 4 – Research bodiesArt. 4 Research bodies Pursuant to this Act, research bodies are: a. the following research funding institutions: 1. the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), 2. Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in… Direct link
Art. 5 – Non-commercial research centres outside the higher education sectorArt. 5 Non-commercial research centres outside the higher education sector Pursuant to this Act, non-commercial research centres outside the higher education sector are defined as publicly or privately controlled instit… Direct link
Art. 6 – Principles and missionsArt. 6 Principles and missions 1 When planning federally funded activities, research bodies shall take the following into account: a. the freedom of research, the scientific quality of research and innovation, and the v… Direct link
1Chapter 2 Promotion
2Section 1 The Confederation’s Tasks and Competences
Art. 7 – TasksArt. 7 Tasks 1 The Confederation shall encourage research and innovation pursuant to this Act and other specific legislation by: a. managing the two federal institutes of technology and the research institutes within th… Direct link
Art. 8 – Service level agreementsArt. 8 Service level agreements 1 The Federal Council may draw up service level agreements with non-governmental research bodies and other beneficiaries specified in this Act. 2 It may delegate these competences to the… Direct link
2Section 2 Tasks, Promotion Principles and Contributions of the Research Funding Institutions
Art. 9 – Tasks and promotion principlesArt. 9 Tasks and promotion principles 1 The research funding institutions perform tasks that, in practice, need to be carried out within the scope of scientific self-governance. 2 They encourage research which does not… Direct link
Art. 10 – Swiss National Science FoundationArt. 10 Swiss National Science Foundation 1 The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is the Confederation’s funding body for research in all academic disciplines that are represented at a higher education research c… Direct link
Art. 11 – Swiss Academies of Arts and SciencesArt. 11 Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Amended by No I of the FA of 17 De… Direct link
Art. 12 – Scientific integrity and good scientific practice; sanctionsArt. 12 Scientific integrity and good scientific practice; sanctions 1 The research funding institutions ensure that research which they support conforms to the rules of scientific integrity and good scientific practice… Direct link
Art. 13 – Procedures and rights of appealArt. 13 Procedures and rights of appeal 1 The research funding institutions regulate their procedures for rulings on funding. These must comply with the requirements of Articles 10 and 26–38 of the Administrative Proced… Direct link
2Section 3 Research and Research Promotion by the Federal Administration
Art. 14 – Reservation of specific legal provisionsArt. 14 Reservation of specific legal provisions This Act applies to the Federal Administration insofar as it carries out or funds research; specific legal provisions relating to policy research are reserved. Direct link
Art. 15 – Contributions to research facilities of national importanceArt. 15 Contributions to research facilities of national importance 1 As part of its approved budget, the Federal Council may make contributions to research facilities of national importance. Federal contributions may b… Direct link
Art. 16 – Federal policy researchArt. 16 Federal policy research 1 Policy research is research initiated by the Federal Administration, the results of which are required by the Federal Administration in order to fulfil its tasks. Amended by No I of the… Direct link
Art. 17 – Federal research institutesArt. 17 Federal research institutes 1 Under specific legal provisions, the Confederation may set up its own research institutes and take over existing ones in part or in entirety. 2 Federal research institutes must be c… Direct link
2Section 4 Innovation Support
Art. 18 – Tasks of the ConfederationArt. 18 Tasks of the Confederation 1 The Confederation may support innovation projects. 2 In addition, it may support: a. Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force sinc… Direct link
Art. 19 – Innovation project fundingArt. 19 Innovation project funding 1 As the Confederation’s funding body for science-based innovation as defined in the Federal Act of 17 June 2016SR 420.2 on the Swiss Innovation Agency, Innosuisse may fund innovation… Direct link
Art. 20 – Support for science-based entrepreneurshipArt. 20 Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of… Direct link
Art. 20a – Support for highly qualified personsArt. 20a Inserted by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Inserted by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion… Direct link
Art. 21 – Support for knowledge and technology transfer and the dissemination of informationArt. 21 Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of… Direct link
Art. 22 – International cooperation in the field of InnovationArt. 22 Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Amended by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of… Direct link
Art. 22a – Cooperation with other research bodiesArt. 22a Inserted by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion of Innovation), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 (AS 2022 221; BBl 2021 480). Inserted by No I of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 (Changes in the Promotion… Direct link
Art. 23 – Compensation of indirect research costsArt. 23 Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss Innovation Agency, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2016 4259, 2017 131; BBl 2015 9487). Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss In… Direct link
Art. 24 – Applicability of the Subsidies ActArt. 24 Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss Innovation Agency, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2016 4259, 2017 131; BBl 2015 9487). Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss In… Direct link
Art. 25 – ProsecutionArt. 25 Prosecution Offences referred to in Article 37 or 38 of the Subsidies Act of 5 October 1990SR 616.1 in relation to innovation support shall be prosecuted by the EAER under the provisions of the Federal Act of 22… Direct link
2Section 5 Responsibility of the Federal Council for additional Eligibility Conditions
Art. 26 – Compliance with scientific integrity and good scientific practiceArt. 26 Compliance with scientific integrity and good scientific practice 1 The Federal Council may make the granting of federal funding to higher education research centres subject to the following criteria: a. the hig… Direct link
Art. 27 – Exploitation of research findingsArt. 27 Exploitation of research findings 1 The Federal Council may make federal funding for higher education research centres contingent on higher education research centres developing a strategy for their research and… Direct link
2Section 6 International Cooperation in the Field of Research and Innovation
Art. 28 – Goals, tasks and responsibilitiesArt. 28 Goals, tasks and responsibilities 1 The Confederation shall support Swiss international cooperation in research and innovation to better position Switzerland as a location for research and innovation, to promote… Direct link
Art. 29 – Contributions and measuresArt. 29 Contributions and measures 1 Within the limits of the credits authorised, the Federal Council may make the following contributions and provide for the following measures: a. contributions to research and technol… Direct link
Art. 30 – Tasks for the SNSFArt. 30 Tasks for the SNSF The Federal Council may give the SNSF the following tasks within its remit and expertise: a. representing the interests of the Swiss Confederation in international bodies that conceive and pla… Direct link
Art. 31 – Conclusion of international treaties by the Federal CouncilArt. 31 Conclusion of international treaties by the Federal Council 1 The Federal Council may conclude international treaties on international collaboration on research and innovation. 2 In the treaties, it may make arr… Direct link
2Section 7 Swiss Innovation Park
Art. 32 – Requirements for support from the ConfederationArt. 32 Requirements for support from the Confederation 1 The Confederation may support the construction of a Swiss Innovation Park subject to the following conditions: a. the innovation park serves a greater national i… Direct link
Art. 33 – Support measures and their requirementsArt. 33 Support measures and their requirements 1 The Confederation’s support for the Swiss Innovation Park can be implemented by: a. the sale of suitable real estate owned by the Confederation; b. the provision of suit… Direct link
Art. 34 – Public law contractArt. 34 Public law contract 1 Based on the federal decree under Article 32 paragraph 2, the Federal Council shall enter into a public law contract with the institutions responsible under Article 33 paragraph 2 letter b.… Direct link
2Section 8 Financing
Art. 35 – Applications of the Federal CouncilArt. 35 Applications of the Federal Council 1 The Federal Council shall submit to the Federal Assembly: a. a periodic dispatch on the promotion of education, research and innovation (the ERI Dispatch); b. as required fu… Direct link
Art. 36 – Authorisation of fundsArt. 36 Authorisation of funds The Federal Assembly shall authorise the following for a multi-year period by simple federal decree: a. the payment structure for research funding institutions; b. the payment structure fo… Direct link
Art. 37 – Approval and payment of fundsArt. 37 Approval and payment of funds 1 Federal contributions to research funding institutions are approved on the basis of the funding plans which are presented annually by the institutions and approved by the relevant… Direct link
2Section 9 Repayment of Funds
Art. 38 – Repayment in the case of a breach of dutyArt. 38 Repayment in the case of a breach of duty 1 Research funding institutions shall demand the repayment of the funds which they have granted if these have been wrongfully paid out or if the recipient has not fulfil… Direct link
Art. 39 – Repayment in the case of economic benefit and profit sharingArt. 39 Repayment in the case of economic benefit and profit sharing 1 If the results of fully or partially federally-funded research are used commercially, the research funding institutions may demand: a. repayment of… Direct link
1Chapter 3 Coordination and Planning
2Section 1 Self-Coordination
Art. 40Art. 40 1 Every research body shall coordinate the activities to be carried out under its authority or with its support. 2 Research bodies shall coordinate their activities between themselves by providing each other wit… Current article Direct link
2Section 2 Coordination by the Federal Council
Art. 41 – PrinciplesArt. 41 Principles 1 The Federal Council shall ensure that federal funding for research and innovation is used in a coordinated, economical and effective manner. 2 If cooperation cannot be achieved through self-coordina… Direct link
Art. 42 – Interdepartmental coordination committee for federal policy researchArt. 42 Interdepartmental coordination committee for federal policy research 1 The Federal Council shall set up an interdepartmental committee for federal policy research. 2 It shall set out the procedure for the appoin… Direct link
2Section 3 Research and Innovation Policy Planning
Art. 43 – Planning resourcesArt. 43 Planning resources The resources used for research and innovation policy planning are: a. the review of the strategic objectives of the Confederation’s funding policy; b. the multi-year programmes; c. the annual… Direct link
Art. 44 – Reviewing the strategic objectives of the Confederation’s funding policyArt. 44 Reviewing the strategic objectives of the Confederation’s funding policy 1 The EAER shall instruct national or international expert commissions to conduct the periodic review of Swiss research and innovation fun… Direct link
Art. 45 – Multi-year programmesArt. 45 Multi-year programmes 1 With the multi-year programmes, the research bodies provide information on their research and innovation policy plans and their medium-term priorities. 2 The multi-year programmes aim at… Direct link
Art. 46 – Responsibility for developmentArt. 46 Responsibility for development 1 Responsibility for development of the multi-year programme lies with: a. the research funding institutions; b. Innosuisse; c. the research facilities of national importance that… Direct link
Art. 47 – ProceduresArt. 47 Procedures 1 The Federal Council decides on the formal requirements for the multi-year programmes. 2 The multi-year programmes shall be presented to: a. the Federal Council for information; b. if it concerns uni… Direct link
Art. 48 – Annual planArt. 48 Annual plan 1 Research funding institutions shall issue an annual funding plan. They shall submit it to the EAER for approval. 2 The EAER may delegate its power of approval to the relevant administrative unit. 3… Direct link
1Chapter 4 Information and Reporting Obligations, Quality Control
Art. 49 – Information on support activitiesArt. 49 Information on support activities 1 The research funding institutions, Innosuisse and the Federal Administration shall inform the public of their support activities in a suitable manner. 2 To this end, they shal… Direct link
Art. 50 – Access to the results of researchArt. 50 Access to the results of research The research funding institutions, Innosuisse and the Federal Administration shall ensure that the results of research are available to the public in accordance with the legal p… Direct link
Art. 51 – Quality controlArt. 51 Quality control 1 The research funding institutions and Innosuisse shall maintain a suitable quality control system for decision-making and programmes. 2 In addition, in the context of the tasks and responsibili… Direct link
Art. 52 – ReportingArt. 52 Reporting 1 The research funding institutions and the Federal Administration, insofar as it carries out or supports research, shall periodically report on their activities and on the implementation of the multi-… Direct link
1Chapter 5 Statistics
Art. 53Art. 53 1 The Federal Council shall order the statistical survey required for the application of this Act. 2 It shall first consult the research bodies concerned and, if the statistical survey concerns recipients of fun… Direct link
1Chapter 6 Swiss Science Council
Art. 54 – TasksArt. 54 Tasks 1 The Swiss Science Council (SSC Term in accordance with Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss Innovation Agency, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2016 4259, 2017 131; BBl 2015 9487). This amendm… Direct link
Art. 55 – Choice and organisationArt. 55 Choice and organisation 1 The Federal Council chooses the members of the SSC and its president. 2 The SSC has 10–15 members. They have proven interdisciplinary competencies in science, vocational education and t… Direct link
1Chapter 7 Final Provisions
Art. 56 – ImplementationArt. 56 Implementation The Federal Council shall issue the implementing provisions. Direct link
Art. 57 – Repeal and amendment of existing legislationArt. 57 Repeal and amendment of existing legislation 1 The Research and Innovation Promotion Act of 7 October 1983 [AS 1984 28; 1992 1027 Art. 19; 1993 901 Annex No 4, 2080 Annex No 9; 1996 99; 2000 1858; 2003 4265; 200… Direct link
Art. 57a – Transitional provision to the Amendment of 17 June 2016Art. 57a Inserted by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss Innovation Agency, in force since 1 Jan. 2018 (AS 2016 4259, 2017 131; BBl 2015 9487). Inserted by Annex No 2 of the FA of 17 June 2016 on the Swiss… Direct link
Art. 58 – Referendum and commencementArt. 58 Referendum and commencement 1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council shall determine the commencement date. 3 It shall bring the following provisions into force at the same time as… Direct link

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