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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Time distribution of services in palliative care in Switzerland - an evaluation study in hospital, hospice and Spitex
Aim This two-phase project aims to present and compare the services provided in palliative care. Method In phase one, the activities in palliative care are collected based on existing research work by the applicants and process analysis. This data will be adapted for the settings of the research work (hospital, ...
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Meta-Study on Local Climate Action and NDCs
The implementation and impact of climate action committed under the Paris Agreement can only be monitored if climate action can be traced from countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) back to local climate activities. Based on six country case studies produced by local partners in Brazil, Burkina Faso, ...
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Networked Photography: Reading, Creating and Sharing
Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Daniel Süss, the ZHAW Media Psychology group and photography mediator Sabina Paries are developing a teaching aid on the subject of image skills for young people aged between 10 and 12. This project at the interface of practice and research is funded by the Doelker-Tobler Foundation ...
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Design Thinking Projects 2023
The design thinking projects are carried out as part of the elective modules "Design Thinking" in the Master in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and "Customer Centric Innovation" in the Master in Business Administration with specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The projects aim ...
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Electronic PerSon-cENtred care and Specialized Palliative Care for people with dementla: lmproving the quality of life with Outcome guided Recognition and assessment of relevant Symptoms, neeDs and care issues (eSENIORS)