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

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.
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.
05/19/2026
Les extraits thématiques du programme des Chambres fédérales vous informent distinctement sur les objets parlementaires FRI annoncés pour la session. La sélection résulte de la veille du domaine FRI dans le champ politique suisse et de la perspective thématique du Conseil suisse de la science, notamment en considération de son Programme de travail.
05/13/2026
SSC position statement within the consultation process (French version)

Synergise. Strategise. Realise.
SSC recommendations for AI computing infrastructure in the ERI domain. The report is available in English, with summaries in German, French and Italian.

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.