The Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) is a funding and networking institution that promotes academic research on phenomena that transcend traditional nation-state boundaries. The SNIS strongly encourages pluri-disciplinary research and fosters collaboration between Swiss organisations of higher education, International Organizations and NGOs. Bringing together academics, practitioners and policy makers, the SNIS bridges the gap between theory and practice in international studies and contributes to sharpening the Swiss profile in this highly relevant field.