# DFG-SNF Lead Agency Procedure (Switzerland)

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral (Germany + Switzerland)
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE, CH
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions
**Last verified:** 18 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral research projects between researchers at German and Swiss institutes, facilitated through the Lead Agency Procedure between DFG and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF). Funding proposals can be submitted at any time under the mutual opening agreement.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/dfg-snf-lead-agency-procedure-switzerland-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.