# Weave Lead Agency – Poland (SNSF as Lead Agency, Weave-UNISONO)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Deadline:** 1 October 2026 (SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 (past) and 1 October 2026. NCN next deadline: December 2026. If NCN is lead, copy must be submitted to SNSF within 7 days.)
**Duration:** 24, 36, or 48 months
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral collaboration between Swiss (SNSF) and Polish (NCN) research teams
**Application:** Single stage; if NCN is lead agency, copy submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of NCN submission
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/B4Ua6LK1v7a0QDqA/funding/projects/weave-lead-agency-poland
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Weave collaboration between Swiss and Polish researchers. Swiss applicants must be based at Swiss institutions eligible for SNSF project funding. SNSF acts as lead agency (Weave-UNISONO at NCN) or NCN acts as lead (OPUS at NCN). Max two simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Budget in EUR and PLN must align; significant discrepancy leads to formal rejection.

## Summary

Weave Lead Agency, Poland funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Polish teams, with project durations of 24, 36, or 48 months and budgets denominated in EUR and PLN. Swiss researchers must be based at SNSF-eligible institutions and may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, provided the topics are clearly distinct. This annual call requires formal consortium partnerships and aligns with the NCN funding calendar in Poland.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers based at SNSF-eligible institutions
- Researchers with a Polish collaborator committed to a bilateral partnership
- Teams proposing methodologically or thematically distinct projects (if holding two simultaneous SNSF grants)
- Researchers prepared to submit aligned budgets in both EUR and PLN

## Key dates

- SNSF deadline: 1 October 2026; NCN deadline December 2026, if NCN is lead agency, copy must reach SNSF within 7 days of NCN submission
- Single-stage evaluation
- Project duration: 24, 36, or 48 months

## Tips for applicants

- Budget alignment is a gating criterion: EUR and PLN figures must correspond closely; significant discrepancy triggers formal rejection before review.
- Clarify the lead agency role early with your Polish partner, SNSF lead (Weave-UNISONO at NCN) and NCN lead (OPUS at NCN) have different submission workflows and timelines.
- If you hold or plan to hold a second simultaneous SNSF project grant, ensure the two proposals are methodologically and thematically distinct; both must be submitted in the same call cycle.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to Weave Lead Agency, Poland if I am based outside Switzerland?

No, Swiss applicants must be based at a Swiss institution eligible for SNSF project funding; your Polish collaborator may be based at any NCN-eligible institution.

### How long can a Weave Lead Agency, Poland project run?

Projects may run for 24, 36, or 48 months, depending on the research plan.

### Do I need a consortium to apply to Weave Lead Agency, Poland?

Yes, a bilateral collaboration between a Swiss and a Polish research team is mandatory.

### What happens if my EUR and PLN budgets don't match?

A significant discrepancy between the two currency budgets may lead to formal rejection before peer review.

### Can I submit two proposals to Weave Lead Agency, Poland in the same cycle?

Yes, you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, but the projects must be methodologically and thematically distinct.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/snsf-weave-lead-agency-poland-snsf-as-lead-agency-weave-2026-10) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.