# Weave Lead Agency – Croatia

**Funder:** SNSF
**Deadline:** 1 April 2027 (SNSF Lead Agency deadlines are 1 April and 1 October annually; next HRZZ deadline in 2027 is yet to be defined. A copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of HRZZ submission.)
**Duration:** Up to 48 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 Swiss team (applying to SNSF as Lead Agency) and 1 Croatian team (applying to HRZZ); both sides submit parallel applications and the project must start on the same date in both countries.
**Application:** Single stage: applicant submits to HRZZ (or SNSF as Lead Agency); a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/N1jbowApPMqoO2et/funding/projects/weave-lead-agency-croatia
**Last updated:** 2 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Switzerland–Croatia collaborative research projects under the Weave procedure. Swiss applicants apply to SNSF as Lead Agency (deadlines 1 April / 1 October); Croatian partners apply to HRZZ under its 'Research Projects' scheme. Projects must run for the same duration (max 48 months) and start simultaneously in both countries. Up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants allowed if topics differ.

## Summary

SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Croatian teams, with up to 48 months of support. Swiss applicants apply to SNSF as the lead funder while Croatian partners submit parallel applications to HRZZ; both sides must start on the same date and run for the same project duration. This call is open to all research disciplines and runs annually with April and October deadlines.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers leading an international research team
- Projects with a named Croatian partner institution
- Research across all disciplines eligible
- Teams planning 12 to 48 month collaborative projects

## Key dates

- Deadline 1 April 2027 for SNSF Lead Agency (Swiss side); HRZZ deadline for Croatian team to be confirmed
- Single submission to SNSF via mySNF required within 7 days of HRZZ submission
- Up to 48 month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Coordinate submission timing carefully: the Croatian team submits to HRZZ first, then the Swiss team must submit to SNSF within 7 days, delays in either submission risk loss of synchronisation.
- Both projects must have identical start dates and duration; verify HRZZ funding constraints and timelines before finalising your Swiss proposal.
- You may hold up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants under Weave if they address different research topics; declare any overlapping grants in your application.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the SNSF Weave Lead Agency procedure with Croatia?

Weave is a bilateral funding mechanism where Swiss applicants apply to SNSF as Lead Agency and Croatian partners apply to HRZZ in parallel. Both must submit, with identical project duration and start date, and the Swiss submission must reach SNSF within 7 days of the Croatian submission to HRZZ.

### How long can an SNSF Weave Croatia project run?

Projects may run for up to 48 months, with the same duration required on both the Swiss and Croatian sides.

### When are the SNSF Weave Lead Agency deadlines?

SNSF deadlines are 1 April and 1 October annually; the next deadline is 1 April 2027, but the corresponding HRZZ deadline for the Croatian side has not yet been announced.

### Can I hold multiple SNSF Weave grants simultaneously?

Yes, you may hold up to 3 simultaneous SNSF Weave grants provided the research topics differ.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-weave-lead-agency-croatia-2027-04) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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