# Weave with NWO as partner agency 2025/2026 (DFG as lead agency)

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €400,000
**Deadline:** 31 July 2026 (Applications may be submitted to DFG at any time from 7 August 2025 to 31 July 2026; NWO administrative submission due within 5 working days after DFG submission, at 14:00 CE(S)T)
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral: Dutch applicant + German partner(s)
**Application:** Single stage: submit to DFG (lead agency), then administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/weave-with-nwo-as-partner-agency-2025/2026
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Dutch co-applicant submits administrative submission to NWO as partner agency for a Weave bilateral proposal led by DFG. Eligible applicants: full/associate/assistant professors or equivalent with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch institutions. Max one Dutch applicant; max €400k for one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. One ENW-M submission per 12 months rule applies.

## Summary

Weave is a bilateral research funding scheme led by the German Research Foundation (DFG) with NWO as Dutch partner agency. Dutch researchers can apply as co-applicants to DFG-led proposals by submitting an administrative form to NWO within five working days of the DFG submission, with budgets up to €400,000 for staffing and research costs. The scheme targets tenured or tenure-track faculty at Dutch institutions collaborating with German partners on joint research projects.

## Who should apply

- Full, associate, or assistant professors (or equivalent) with tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible Dutch institutions
- Applicants planning to collaborate with one or more German research partners
- Researchers proposing one PhD or postdoctoral position plus complementary research budget
- Dutch co-applicants on DFG-led bilateral proposals

## Key dates

- DFG submissions accepted from 7 August 2025 to 31 July 2026; NWO administrative submission due within 5 working days after DFG submission, by 14:00 CET/CEST
- Single-stage evaluation by DFG (lead agency); NWO reviews administrative compliance
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Coordinate your DFG submission timing with your Dutch institution's NWO administrative office, the 5-working-day clock starts on DFG submission, not receipt confirmation.
- The scheme is bilateral: your proposal must have at least one German partner, and DFG must be the lead applicant; NWO's role is administrative co-partner only.
- Budget your €400,000 cap carefully: one PhD or postdoc salary plus equipment, travel, and other costs all count. Check with your host institution on indirect cost rates.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget limit for Weave with NWO as partner?

Up to €400,000 for one PhD or postdoctoral position plus other research budget modules such as equipment and travel.

### Who can apply for Weave as a Dutch co-applicant?

Full, associate, or assistant professors (or equivalent) with tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible Dutch institutions, collaborating with German research partner(s) on a DFG-led proposal.

### How does the application process work for Dutch applicants on Weave?

You submit the scientific proposal to DFG as the lead agency; your Dutch institution then submits an administrative form to NWO within 5 working days of DFG submission.

### Is Weave only for bilateral collaborations?

Yes, Weave requires a bilateral partnership with at least one German research team; DFG must lead the proposal.

### How often is the Weave call open?

The call runs on an annual cycle, accepting DFG submissions from 7 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with rolling NWO administrative deadlines within 5 working days per submission.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-weave-with-nwo-as-partner-agency-2025-2026-dfg-as-) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.