Pascal Sieber

Provides commercial and mortgage banking services

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures packaging machinery

Founded in 1952, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is Switzerland’s primary organization dedicated to funding and promoting scientific research across all disciplines at universities and research institutions. The non-profit company is based in Bern, Switzerland. Operating as a private law foundation with a public mandate, SNSF invests substantial federal funds in basic and use-inspired research, supporting new projects and fellowships annually. Its governance includes a foundation council, delegates assembly, research council, and administrative offices, which oversee strategic direction, policy setting, and fair evaluation of funding applications. The research council manages the assessment of thousands of proposals each year, emphasizing transparency, equality, diversity, and international collaboration. SNSF offers diverse funding schemes, supports researchers throughout project lifecycles, and mandates open access publication of all funded research outputs. It promotes responsible research practices, supports early-career researchers, and fosters public engagement through various initiatives and communication channels.