ECRIN's support for multinational clinical study proposals

In this episode, Daniel Hammes from the DKF Basel sits
down with Christina Huf, Switzerland’s European Correspondent
(EuCo) for ECRIN, to explore how Swiss researchers can
successfully run multinational clinical trials.


Together, they dive into the role and structure of
ECRIN, a European, non‑profit research
infrastructure connecting 13 member countries and more than 130
Clinical Trial Units across Europe. Christina explains the
typical challenges Swiss investigators face—such as fragmented
regulatory requirements, differing ethics procedures, language
barriers, and complex international contracting.


The episode explains how ECRIN strengthens Horizon Europe
proposals through realistic country selection, solid budgeting,
and well‑developed clinical trial work packages. It also outlines
the role of the Swiss EuCo, which advises early in proposal
development and supports operational coordination throughout a
study’s lifecycle. Researchers learn when to reach out, what
costs to expect, and how ECRIN services fit into Horizon Europe
budget planning. The podcast further shows how the SCTO and Swiss
CTUs collaborate with ECRIN to ensure high‑quality study conduct
in Switzerland.





More information:


A list of frequently asked questions is available here: FAQ⁠



For general information, call applications, tools, and
services, the first point of contact in Switzerland is Christina
Huf (c.huf@scto.ch), your local European Correspondent hosted at
the SCTO.



Visit https://www.ecrin.org for general information about
ECRIN, and https://www.scto.ch/our-network/ecrin/ for
swiss-specific information.



Euresearch also provides complementary support for
identifying suitable Horizon Europe calls. They can be reached
via their website https://www.euresearch.ch/.