Question juridique clé
Whether SNF research contributions earmarked for living expenses constitute contributory earned income under AHV law.
Solution extraite
No. Such SNF payments are not AHV-contributory earned income because they do not rest on an employment relationship and the fund cannot dispose of the research result.
Motifs extraits
Art. 6(2)(g) AHVV applies: the decisive negative criteria are satisfied. The administrative distinction between training-related and research-related SNF grants is incompatible with the ordinance text. The payments may, however, be relevant in assessing contributions of non-employed persons when applicable.