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FIT for the Future: Shared roof for the research institutes

The ETH Board approved a new organisational structure, the “Swiss National Labs”, to bring the four ETH research institutes (PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL) under a shared roof while retaining their individual identities. The plan aims to strengthen coordination, merge support services, and enhance collaboration on strategic research programmes such as AI, health, energy and the environment.

Published
24 Sept 2026
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Bern, Switzerland / Research
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The ETH Board approved a new organisational structure, the “Swiss National Labs”, to bring the four ETH research institutes (PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL) under a shared roof while retaining their individual identities. The plan aims to strengthen coordination, merge support services, and enhance collaboration on strategic research programmes such as AI, health, energy and the environment.

Why it matters

By pooling resources and expertise, the ETH Domain will be better positioned to advance Swiss AI research and innovation.

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