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Assessing implementation of quality assurance guidelines and the use of policy sector re-search findings • Networking Swiss nanotechnology research • New generation of EU research and education programmes • Investing in the Swiss higher education sector
International Research Programmes

Compensation Payments for Researchers as Measure against the Strong Swiss Franc

Compensation Payments for Researchers as Measure against the Strong Swiss Franc

The Federal Parliament has ratified immediate measures for compensation for the strong Swiss franc. In order to profit from these measures, participants of international research programmes who receive funding in foreign currencies can submit one collective application pro research institution through this website.
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"Swiss Nanotech Report 2010"

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A comprehensive report on current nanotechnology developments within the economic and research location of Switzerland has been published for the first time with the "Swiss Nanotech Report 2010". Internationally, Switzerland belongs to the most innovative countries in this field. The report provides an insight into the excellent conditions regarding research and development, economic implementation as well as the possibilities for financing. Nanotechnology is considered an industry of the future with huge economic potential.