Swiss Science Council SSC

We are committed to the continuous improvement of education, research and innovation in Switzerland.


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About the Council

The Council consists of 15 independent experts from the fields of education, research and innovation and is responsible for making recommendations to the Federal Council.

 

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Procedure and principles

The SSC makes its expertise available to federal authorities and stakeholders. The Council aims to continuously improve the framework conditions for the Swiss ERI system, using a “policy for science” approach.

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Current topics

03/06/2025

Die grössten Herausforderungen für die BFI-Landschaft bis 2035

Christian Leumann benennt die drei grössten Herausforderungen aus seiner Perspektive – in einem Beitrag zum 60-Jahre-Jubiläum des SWR.

Blog post by the SSC

02/27/2025

Die grössten Herausforderungen für die BFI-Landschaft bis 2035

Michael O. Hengartner benennt die drei grössten Herausforderungen aus seiner Perspektive – in einem Beitrag zum 60-Jahre-Jubiläum des SWR.

Blog post by the SSC

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Working Programme

The Swiss Science Council SSC is the advisory body to the Confederation for all issues related to science, higher education, research and innovation policy. For each legislative period, the SSC develops a Working Programme in line with the political authorities' agenda.

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