Citizen Science Zurich

Seed Grant Call 2026

Once a year we award Seed Grants for the development or implementation of participatory Citizen Science projects. Teams of academic researchers from the University of Zurich and citizens can apply for up to 40'000 CHF. Find out more!
Societal impact of transdisciplinary and participatory research: A guide for assessment

Transdisciplinary and participatory research (TDPR) is characterised by its intention to achieve not only scientific but also societal impact. This raises the questions: What is societal impact? How can the impact potential of TDPR be assessed? In an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a guide that identifies criteria and exemplary indicators for assessing societal effects and impact potential in TDPR.
Citizen Science Summer School 2026

We are back with the 5th edition of our Citizen Science School series, focusing this time on the topic “Co-Creating Knowledge: Transforming Research Through Citizen Science”. The program will give you the tools, methods, and peer exchange to take your Citizen Science journey further. From 7-12 June 2026, you will attend workshops and keynotes, participate in an excursion, and engage in peer exchange formats in Zurich, Switzerland. Find out more and apply by 15 February 2026! 
Review of the year 2025

We look back on our year 2025 and its various highlights. In our short and concise annual report we illustrate the most important facts and figures. We also provide an outlook for the new year.
Our latest newsletter is out!

Every two months we send out the most important news compactly packed in our newsletter. Available in English or German, it contains updates about our activities and services at Citizen Science Zurich as well as inputs and guest contributions from our community. Read what's new!
Welcome to Citizen Science Zurich

Citizen Science Zurich is a center at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Zurich and is supported by the Mercator Foundation Switzerland. We strive for an open, diverse and inclusive science, where research is done with the public and for the public. Therefore, we want to inspire and support people to engage in different forms of participatory research.

How can we help you?

Additional Information

Wondering about Citizen Science? Curious to see real world examples? Find inspiration and more information.

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in research projects? Browse through our various Citizen Science projects or get in touch with us.

Are you looking for ways to get involved in our community? Connect with us, become a member or join forces with us as our partners.

Do you want to improve your skills and knowledge in Citizen Science? Take a look at our trainings and workshops for students, researchers, practitioners and citizens.

Do you have a project idea and need conceptual or financial support? Take a look at our different support services.

Do you want to collect or analyze digital data but lack the right tool to do so? Take a look at our tools to set up and run Citizen Science projects.

Digital Tools

Upcoming events

Mon, 12.1.

12:15 Uhr

12.1.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Nomadic Concepts

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Thu, 22.1.

09:15 Uhr

22.1.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 3: Kommunikation & Community Management

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Mon, 2.2.

12:15 Uhr

2.2.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Outcome Spaces Framework

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Thu, 5.2.

16:00 Uhr

5.2.2026, 16:00: General Assembly Citizen Science Zurich

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Tue, 24.2.

09:00 Uhr

24.2.2026, 09:00: Österreichischen Citizen Science Konferenz 2026

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Tue, 24.2.

12:15 Uhr

24.2.2026, 12:15: Seed Grant Call 2026: Info Event English

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Mon, 2.3.

12:15 Uhr

2.3.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Functional-dynamic Stakeholder Involvement

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Tue, 3.3.

09:00 Uhr

3.3.2026, 09:00: ECSA2026 conference: Oulu

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Thu, 19.3.

12:15 Uhr

19.3.2026, 12:15: Seed Grant Call 2026: Infoevent Deutsch

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Thu, 26.3.

09:15 Uhr

26.3.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 4: Durchführung & Qualitätssicherung

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Mon, 13.4.

12:15 Uhr

13.4.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Storywall

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Thu, 4.6.

09:15 Uhr

4.6.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 5: Evaluation & Wirkung

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Sun, 7.6.

09:00 Uhr

7.6.2026, 09:00: Citizen Science Summer School - Co-Creating Knowledge: Transforming Research Through Citizen Science

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