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Espaces Croisés: Building Culture Contact Zones along the Swiss Language Border since 1960
The project investigates how, since the 1960s, a distinct planning culture has emerged along the Swiss German–French language border (Röstigraben), materializing in architecture and urban design, becoming visible and negotiable in social practices, and exhibiting specific characteristics of building…
future, 02/2027 - 01/2031
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Innovative Simulation-Enhanced High-Performance Materials for Next-Generation OLED applications and beyond (INSIGHT)
Developing next-generation lithium-free electron injection materials for longer-lasting, more sustainable OLEDs, supported by predictive modelling, device validation, and advanced simulation tools.
future, 01/2027 - 08/2029
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Understanding the Decision-Making of Experienced Incident Responders during Critical Cyberattacks on Swiss Organizations
Cyberattacks are increasing, yet little is known about how experienced responders make decisions under pressure and uncertainty. The project studies real cyber incidents in Swiss organizations and uses the findings to develop evidence-based training and decision-support tools that strengthen…
future, 12/2026 - 06/2030
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A-PNT and GBAS Navigation Enhanced Solutions (AGNES)
AGNES (A-PNT and GBAS Navigation Enhanced Solutions) strengthens the resilience, continuity and performance of European Communications, Navigation and Surveillance by developing, integrating and validating next-generation Positioning, Navigation and Timing. The project targets the Work Programme…
current, 10/2026 - 09/2029
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Evaluation of the expansion of the PACE end-of-life care programme (PACE)
Evaluation of the expansion of PACE's palliative night-time support to Zurich's Health Centres for the Elderly (2021–2026)
current, 10/2026 - 12/2027
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Payment behaviour of the Swiss population (Swiss Payment Monitor 2027)
How does Switzerland pay? The goal of the Swiss Payment Monitor is to comprehensively illuminate the Swiss payment landscape from different perspectives.
current, 10/2026 - 12/2027
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Drift-dIffusion transport-reaction modelling of Dopants and Ionic defecTs in semiconductor devices (DIDIT) (DIDIT)
DIDIT closes a key knowledge gap regarding the modeling of dopants and ionic defects in organic semiconductors and halide perovskites. Through the development and experimental validation of new models, the project aims to elucidate degradation mechanisms and enable higher-performance devices.
current, 10/2026 - 09/2029
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Simulation-Based Assessment of Development Potential and Feasibility for Smart Buildings
The framework incorporates the site development plan model (Gestaltungsplan) and different interpretations of the new Building and Zoning Regulations (BZO). These are translated into transparent assumptions and simulation scenarios for Smart Buildings.
current, 09/2026 - 12/2026
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Smart Building Management for Smart Cities: Data-Driven Urban Transformation
Smart Building Management for Smart Cities. Data-Driven Urban Transformation: This project explores how Smart Building Management, urban data and digital technologies can support sustainable and resilient cities, translating scientific knowledge into practical tools for data-driven urban…
current, 09/2026 - 12/2026
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Empowering Women Managers: A comparative study of Switzerland and South Africa
This study investigates the lived experiences of women school leaders in educational institutions within the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, focusing on how they perceive, navigate, and make sense of their leadership roles.
current, 09/2026 - 08/2029
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Intelligent Solutions for Rail Wheel & Track Monitoring with Onboard IoT Sensors
We develop a new system for condition-based maintenance of train bogies and railway tracks, using existing operational data together with cost-efficient IoT sensors installed onboard in-service trains. By continuously monitoring the condition of both vehicles and infrastructure, the system enables…
current, 09/2026 - 08/2028
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AZTA - Adaptive ZeroTrust Analytics
AZTA continuously strengthens companies' cybersecurity by analyzing logs, configurations, metrics, and network data to identify areas for improvement. An additional industry benchmark based on zero-trust principles enables companies to specifically enhance their cybersecurity.
current, 09/2026 - 08/2028
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AIConn: Predictive AI for production quality and reliability of industrial connecting tools
The project develops advanced AI algorithms to enable new digital services for industrial automated assembly tools, including process quality monitoring, automatic fault detection, diagnostics, and prediction of remaining useful life in an industrial environment.
current, 09/2026 - 08/2028
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A Simulation tool for Smart City Extended Resilience Assessment (SIM-SCERA)
SIM-SCERA is an open-source simulation tool that assesses the resilience of interdependent critical infrastructures to digital disruptions. By integrating simulation modeling with GIS, it enables visualization of disruption scenarios and recovery strategies, supporting resilient planning and…
current, 09/2026 - 08/2028
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Digital Wolfram Nex
We aim to develop two hardware-software products also available as services: the CaliWeld portable calibration and OptiWeld modular optimization stations, combining arc-plasma emissions with physics-based models for industrial TIG welding quality assurance and process optimization.
current, 09/2026 - 01/2029
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Intelligent Network Sensing for Grid Health & Transparency (INSIGHT)
The INSIGHT project introduces compressed yet informative-preserving indicators for power quality (PQ) monitoring in low-voltage distribution grids increasingly dominated by power electronics.
current, 09/2026 - 04/2030
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Historical reappraisal of compulsory welfare measures taken against adults and young people in the canton of Basel-Stadt (FSZM-BS)
Numerous cantons have now come to terms with the history of compulsory social welfare measures and placements in care (FSZM). The canton of Basel-Stadt has yet to do so. This research project examines FSZM in the canton of Basel-Stadt as they affected adults and young people between 1930 and 1980.…
current, 09/2026 - 08/2029
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Erfolgsbeteiligung Führungskräfte
current, 09/2026 - 03/2029
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Dysmenorrhea in Focus (Dysmenorrhoe)
Dysmenorrhea refers to severe pain during menstruation and affects over 87% of young women in Switzerland. Yet knowledge and care remain inadequate. The project examines menstrual health, health literacy and healthcare provision among 16- to 20-year-olds, laying the foundation for effective pain…
current, 09/2026 - 08/2028
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Conveying knowledge about the history of compulsory welfare measures to social work students (BJWissenFSZM)
current, 09/2026 - 09/2028