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The Programme


General Goals
An attractive, sustainable Alpine area is of eminent significance to the societies not only of Switzerland but of all of Europe. This NRP supports the discussion on the future of this habitat, and the active shaping of processes that enable a sustainable use of this valuable resource. Click here for the most burning issues regarding the future of the Alps. more...


Scientific Goals
Intensive research on the Alpine area goes back a long way. Click here to learn more about how this NRP intends to close gaps in the knowledge, reach across disciplinary boundaries, and develop new approaches to research. more...


Project Evaluation
The selection of projects was guided by a two-step procedure involving international experts. Click here for more details on this procedure. more...


Research Foci
The projects are in line with five thematic research foci. Click here for an outline of their contents. more...


The Projects
35 research projects are currently under way in the context of this NRP; further projects will be added at a later stage. Click here for more details regarding on-going projects and their project leaders more...


Organisation
This NRP involves some 200 specialists. It is the organisation's aim to use lean management and administrative structures in order to create the most efficient and co-operative environment possible. Click here for a look at our organisational structure. more...


Scientific Co-ordination
The vast thematic range and the highly inter- and transdisciplinary nature of this NRP require intense scientific co-ordination, both within and between modules. Future users and implementing parties should be part of the information transfer from the start. Click here to learn how this is being achieved. more...


Implementation Plan
Click here to download a pdf version of the complete Implementation Plan in German, French and English.
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A Programme of the Swiss National Science Foundation