# Weave Lead Agency – Sao Paulo

**Funder:** SNSF
**Duration:** Up to 36 months (Regular Grants) or 48 months (Thematic Grants)
**Consortium:** Required — joint project with a partner researcher applying to FAPESP (Sao Paulo Research Foundation), Brazil
**Application:** Single stage; SNSF and FAPESP alternate as Lead Agency yearly; if submitted to FAPESP, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** CH, BR
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/NAxx00c7O1jdxiok/funding/projects/weave-lead-agency-saopaulo
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint SNSF–FAPESP Weave/Lead Agency scheme funding bilateral Swiss-Brazilian (Sao Paulo) research projects under FAPESP's Regular Grants or Thematic Grants schemes. Applications must be submitted in English; applicant may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants with distinct topics.

## Summary

Weave Lead Agency, São Paulo funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and FAPESP-based São Paulo researchers, with one partner holding up to 36 months for Regular Grants or 48 months for Thematic Grants. SNSF and FAPESP alternate as lead agency annually, and a single application must be submitted to both agencies via the lead agency portal. Swiss applicants may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, with one required to be a Weave/Lead Agency grant.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers hosted at SNSF-eligible institutions
- São Paulo-based researchers with FAPESP affiliation
- Research teams with established bilateral collaborations
- Applicants with capacity for a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF grants

## Key dates

- Annual deadline; verify current Lead Agency year on SNSF and FAPESP websites
- Single-stage evaluation; if FAPESP is lead, Swiss copy must reach SNSF via mySNF within 7 days
- Up to 36 months (Regular Grants) or 48 months (Thematic Grants)

## Tips for applicants

- Check which agency (SNSF or FAPESP) is lead in the current cycle before submitting, submission portal and deadline differ.
- If FAPESP is lead, meet the 7-day SNSF mirror-submission deadline strictly; late copies risk desk rejection.
- Frame the research question to emphasise added value from bilateral expertise; this funder prioritises projects where Swiss and São Paulo strengths are genuinely complementary.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I have multiple SNSF grants while holding a Weave Lead Agency project?

Yes, but you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants total, and one of them must be a Weave/Lead Agency grant.

### How long can a Weave Lead Agency, São Paulo project last?

Up to 36 months for Regular Grants or up to 48 months for Thematic Grants.

### Do I submit to SNSF or FAPESP for Weave Lead Agency, São Paulo?

Submit to whichever agency is lead in the current cycle; if FAPESP is lead, you must also submit a copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.

### Who is eligible to apply for Weave Lead Agency, São Paulo?

Swiss applicants hosted at SNSF-eligible institutions collaborating with researchers based in São Paulo with FAPESP affiliation.

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