Research foundations
Of more than 14,000 foundations found in Switzerland, around one in four provide funding in the area of research and development in accordance with their stated purpose. ZHAW researchers also work successfully on application-oriented projects on behalf of foundations.
You can find details of our foundation-funded projects further down on this page. If you have any questions about the ZHAW and its collaboration with foundations, Manuel Bamert from the Research and Development / Business Service Unit will be happy to help.
You can also find further information on foundations throughout Switzerland under the following links:
- Foundation directory of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) (in German, French and Italian)
- SwissFoundations – Association of Swiss grant-making foundations (in German and French)
- Current news from the foundation sector in the blog for research and development (in German)
- Center for Philanthropy Studies, Universität Basel – interdisciplinary research and executive education institute, specialized on the non-profit sector
ZHAW-projects funded by foundations
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Post-harvesting of cocoa in Ecuador: Set-up of farmers' and suppliers' trainings
Based on different fermentation approaches, which are accompanied by comprehensive process recordings (microbiological-chemical-physical), a training for cocoa farmers and suppliers in Ecuador is being developed. The training will be continuously verified and expanded.
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PsyYoung: Transcantonal early detection and intervention in adolescents and young adults at risk of psychosis
The aim of the project is to promote indicated prevention of schizophrenic disorders during the prodromal phase (phase before the onset of the illness). This is done by optimising early detection in young people while minimising unnecessary psychiatric treatment. Through improved networking and coordination across ...
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Caring for Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases in Switzerland
Background and Problem Neuromuscular diseases (NMD) are rare genetic conditions that have very serious repercussions for affected individuals and their families. The management of NMD is complex and requires a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to care. At present, there is no primary causal treatment for the ...
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COVID-19 Social Monitor
See https://www.zhaw.ch/en/sml/institutes-centres/wig/projekte/covid-19-social-monitor/
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Job-Stress-Index Monitoring