Research foundations
There are approximately 13‘000 foundations in Switzerland, which distribute annually about 125 millions Swiss francs for education, research and innovation project. The ZHAW works effectively with foundations on practice-oriented research and development (R&D).
A large number of foundations, both in Switzerland and abroad, offer financial support for a wide variety of R&D projects. The themes supported by a foundation is determined by its goals; usually foundations address practical problems. With its application-oriented research, the ZHAW can thus make a contribution to solving such practical problems.
Manuel Bamert, at our Research & Development unit, is your contact person for all questions regarding foundations. He is in direct contact with various institutions in the foundation sector.
- Foundation directory of the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (EDI) (in German)
- SwissFoundations – Association of Swiss grant-making foundations (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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User-Centric Privacy Policy: A GDPR-Compliant Policy Which Users Understand
The purpose of this project is to create a user-centric privacy policy (UCPP), applicable in a variety of settings (e.g., websites, hospitals, or banks), which is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Most importantly, the majority of users should be able to understand it and act accordingly. In this way, UCPP gives users ...
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Exhibition on Nutrition
Conception, planning and realisation of the public exhibition "Nutrition" 2020 at Vögele Kultur Zentrum in Pfäffikon SZ. In presenting IUNR Research topics, objects and artworks, the exhibition illustrates the effects and interrelationships of our food choices.
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Value orientations of imprisoned youths
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Creating Futures
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Well-Being of children in Switzerland – Children’s Worlds
Giving children a voice, listening to their concerns and letting them participate in political, professional and social issues is not only asserted in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, but also offers an important orientation for decisions related to childhood, youth and family. The international research project Children's Worlds is ...