# Weave with NWO as partner agency **Funder:** NWO **Budget:** Up to €400,000 **Deadline:** 1 April 2027 (Deadline varies by lead agency: DFG submissions accepted 18 Aug 2026–31 Jul 2027 (NWO admin submission 5 working days after DFG submission, 14:00 CET/CEST); FNR deadline expected April 2027 (exact date TBC); FWO deadline 1 April 2027 at 17:00 CEST. Earliest binding deadline used.) **Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 Dutch applicant and 1 partner from Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders/Belgium (FWO); lead agency is DFG, FNR, or FWO; NWO acts as partner agency **Application:** Single stage: applicant submits to lead agency (DFG/FNR/FWO), then submits 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-2026/2027 **Last verified:** 2 August 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Dutch co-applicants in bilateral Weave proposals submitted to DFG, FNR, or FWO under the Open Competition ENW-M framework. Eligible applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible Dutch institution. Max one Dutch applicant per proposal; funds one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposal must fall within the Science domain. Must be in top 20% at lead agency to receive NWO funding. ## Summary Weave is a bilateral research collaboration scheme in which NWO funds Dutch co-applicants within consortiums led by researchers in Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders/Belgium (FWO). Applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at a Dutch institution and contribute to a project within the Science domain; successful Dutch co-applicants receive up to €400,000 to support a PhD or postdoc position plus additional research costs. Eligible projects must rank in the top 20% at the lead funding agency to qualify for NWO support. ## Who should apply - Dutch researchers in tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible institutions - Researchers in science disciplines eligible for the ENW-M Open Competition - Applicants prepared to work in a bilateral consortium with a lead partner in Germany, Luxembourg, or Flanders/Belgium - Maximum one Dutch applicant per proposal; international co-applicants lead the submission ## Key dates - Earliest binding deadline 1 April 2027 at 17:00 CEST (FWO); DFG accepts submissions 18 August 2026-31 July 2027; FNR deadline expected April 2027 - Single-stage application to lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO), followed by administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days ## Tips for applicants - Weave is consortium-led by the non-Dutch partner; ensure your lead collaborator is experienced with their home funding agency's grant mechanics, as NWO funding hinges on top-20% ranking at the lead agency. - Budget planning must align with the lead agency's rules; NWO funding covers a PhD or postdoc plus other approved modules, but the overall project scope is set by the lead agency. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Weave and how does it work? Weave is a bilateral research scheme where international consortiums are led by researchers in Germany, Luxembourg, or Belgium (via DFG, FNR, or FWO) and Dutch co-applicants are funded by NWO. Dutch applicants do not submit independently to NWO; they are named in a proposal submitted to the lead agency. ### How much can Dutch applicants receive under Weave? Up to €400,000 per Dutch co-applicant to support a PhD or postdoc position and other research costs, provided the proposal ranks in the top 20% at the lead funding agency. ### Who is eligible to apply as the Dutch co-applicant in Weave? Researchers holding a tenured or tenure-track position at a recognised Dutch institution, with a maximum of one Dutch applicant per proposal. ### When is the Weave deadline? The earliest binding deadline is 1 April 2027 (FWO); DFG accepts submissions until 31 July 2027, and FNR's deadline is expected in April 2027. The exact submission date depends on the lead agency. ### Do Dutch applicants submit directly to NWO for Weave? No; Dutch applicants are named in proposals submitted to the lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO). Administrative submission to NWO must occur within 5 working days of the lead agency submission. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-weave-with-nwo-as-partner-agency-2027-04) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).