# Weave — Switzerland–Sweden (SNSF Lead Agency)

**Funder:** SNSF
**Deadline:** 1 October 2026 (SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026; Formas (Swedish partner) next deadline October 2026. If submitted to Formas, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.)
**Duration:** Up to 48 months
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral Swiss–Swedish research team; Swiss applicant at SNSF, Swedish partner at Formas
**Application:** Single stage (bilateral submission); if Formas is Lead Agency, copy to SNSF within 7 days
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.snf.ch/en/4wbazM3qTDVahZSq/funding/projects/weave-sweden
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Bilateral project funding under the Weave/Lead Agency framework between SNSF (Switzerland) and Formas (Sweden). Formas covers environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning — Swiss researchers must confirm topic eligibility with Swedish partners. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Projects start on the same date in both countries.

## Summary

Weave (SNSF Lead Agency) funds bilateral research projects between Switzerland and Sweden for up to 48 months, requiring a consortium of one Swiss researcher (hosted at an SNSF-eligible institution) and one Swedish partner (at Formas). The call is open to topics within Formas's remit: environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. Applications are submitted in a single coordinated stage, with projects launching simultaneously in both countries.

## Who should apply

- Swiss researchers based at SNSF-eligible institutions seeking a Swedish collaboration
- Research topics within environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning
- Teams with a confirmed Swedish partner institution eligible for Formas funding
- Researchers ready to coordinate a bilateral submission across two funders

## Key dates

- Deadline 1 October 2026 for SNSF Lead Agency; if Formas is Lead, submission copy due to SNSF within 7 days
- Single-stage application (bilateral submission)
- Projects up to 48 months, synchronized start date in both countries

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm topic eligibility with your Swedish partner early, Formas's environmental, agricultural, and spatial planning remit is the gating criterion.
- If submitting via Formas as Lead Agency, budget the 7-day turnaround to file a copy with SNSF; late submissions miss the window.
- Check SNSF's simultaneous grant policy: you may hold a maximum of 2 concurrent SNSF project grants, and topics must be clearly distinct.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to Weave if I am a Swiss researcher?

Yes, you must be hosted at an SNSF-eligible Swiss institution and work with a Swedish partner at a Formas-eligible institution.

### What research topics are eligible for Weave?

Topics must fall within Formas's remit: environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning.

### How long can a Weave project last?

Up to 48 months, with synchronized start dates in Switzerland and Sweden.

### Is Weave a consortium grant?

Yes, it requires a bilateral team, one Swiss applicant and one Swedish partner, submitted as a single coordinated application.

### What happens if I submit to Formas as the Lead Agency?

You must submit a copy of your application to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of the Formas deadline.

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