# Weave Lead Agency – Germany **Funder:** SNSF **Deadline:** 1 October 2026 (Deadlines are 1 April and 1 October each year. If submitted to DFG, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.) **Duration:** Up to 36 months **Consortium:** Required — bilateral Swiss–German collaboration; Swiss researcher applies to SNSF, German counterpart applies to DFG in parallel **Application:** Single stage (full proposal); evaluation by both SNSF and DFG separately, typically >6 months **Frequency:** Annual **Eligible countries:** CH **Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/Z2i6FpYa5sJNrKVu/funding/projects/weave-lead-agency-germany **Last updated:** 2 Sept 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Bilateral SNSF–DFG Weave scheme for joint Swiss–German research projects. Swiss applicants submit via mySNF; proposals must be in English. Applicants may hold max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Also open for Priority Programmes (max 36 months) and Research Units (max 48 months) under DFG evaluation. ## Summary The Weave Lead Agency programme funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and German researchers, with SNSF and DFG jointly evaluating and supporting projects up to 36 months. Swiss applicants partner with German counterparts to conduct integrated research, with both national cohorts starting simultaneously. The call is open biannually, and proposals are submitted in English to DFG (lead funder) with a copy to SNSF. ## Who should apply - Swiss researchers with an established German research partner - Teams pursuing integrated, bilateral research across disciplinary lines - Applicants holding no more than two simultaneous SNSF project grants - Projects requiring synchronised work in both Switzerland and Germany ## Key dates - Deadline 1 October 2026 for DFG submission; SNSF copy must be submitted via mySNF within 7 days - Biannual call schedule (previous deadline 1 April 2026) - Evaluation by both agencies over approximately 6 months ## Tips for applicants - Submit to DFG first as lead funder, then route your copy to SNSF via mySNF within the 7-day window, missing this window can disqualify the Swiss side of your application. - Align project budgets and milestones with your German co-applicant early; both funders will evaluate the coherence of the bilateral plan independently. - Clarify which funder leads and what that means for reporting and compliance in your proposal narrative, SNSF and DFG have slightly different administrative requirements. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long can a Weave Lead Agency project run? Up to 36 months, with both Swiss and German cohorts starting simultaneously. ### Who can apply for Weave Lead Agency funding? Swiss researchers with a confirmed German partner, evaluated jointly by SNSF and DFG under the bilateral procedure. ### When is the next Weave Lead Agency deadline? 1 October 2026; the call is biannual with the preceding deadline on 1 April 2026. ### How do I submit a Weave Lead Agency application? Submit the full proposal to DFG first (lead funder), then send a copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of DFG submission. ### Can I hold other SNSF grants while applying for Weave Lead Agency? Yes, but you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave or Lead Agency project. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-weave-lead-agency-germany-2026-10) — 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).