The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) promotes open and competitive access to first-class research infrastructures. Switzerland promotes active networking with European partners.
ESFRI helps to shape European research policy on research infrastructures, promotes multilateral facilitates multilateral initiative leading to a more efficient use and development of research infrastructures. An important part of this work is the development of the Roadmap for European Research Infrastructures (ESFRI Roadmap). This ESFRI Roadmap contributes significantly to the further development of the European Research Area (ERA). The strategy, promotions and development of research infrastructures by ESFRI continues to be a priority in the ERA Policy Agenda 2025-2027.
For over 20 years, the ESFRI Roadmap has listed outstanding European research infrastructure projects, which are identified on the basis of strict evaluation and selection procedures.
Switzerland and ESFRI
The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) ensures Switzerland's representation in ESFRI and promotes active networking with European partners. Swiss research institutions wishing to be included in the ESFRI Roadmap can apply to SERI for political support. After review and validation, SERI decides whether to issue an Expression of (political) Support (EoS) for the respective project.
ESFRI Roadmap 2026
Swiss research institutions wishing to propose a project for inclusion in the ESFRI Roadmap 2026 can register their interest with SERI. Further information:
Important deadlines
- 15.02.2025: Applications for EoS must be submitted to SERI by 15.02.2025 at the latest.
- 01.04.2025: SERI will inform the applicant institutions of its decision by 01.04.2025 at the latest.
- 08.04.2025: New applications for the ESFRI Roadmap must be submitted by 08.04.2025. The launch of the updated ESFRI Roadmap is planned for December 2026. Details on the process: ESFRI Roadmap 2026.