Grants closing in October 2026

Bilateral Swiss–US research collaboration under the Weave Lead Agency procedure. Swiss applicants must be hosted at Swiss institutions eligible for SNSF project funding; US partners at NSF-eligible institutions. Proposals must be submitted in English, declared as use-inspired, and address broader impact. Project must start on the same date and run for the same duration in both countries (max 48 months).

Collaborative bottom-up research funding for teams from 2–3 European countries embedded in SNSF Project Funding. Swiss applicant submits via SNSF portal; foreign co-applicants submit in parallel to their national funders. Proposals must be in English (exception: Austria and Luxembourg). Max one project funding proposal per 12-month period; max two simultaneous grants. Trilateral projects with France, Israel, São Paulo, South Africa, South Tyrol, or the US are not possible.

Bilateral Weave project funding for Swiss–Croatian research collaborations under SNSF's project funding instrument. Swiss applicant must be hosted at a Swiss institution; Croatian partner applies to HRZZ under its 'Research Projects' scheme. Projects must start on the same date in both countries. Up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants allowed if topics differ.

Joint bilateral research projects between Switzerland and a partner country (6 Lead Agency agreements). Swiss subproject funded under SNSF Project Funding rules; proposals must be in English. Max 20% of Swiss budget for additional 'project partners'. Applicants limited to one project funding proposal per 12-month period; max two simultaneous project funding grants (one must be Weave/Lead Agency/ICIS).

Bilateral project funding under the Weave/Lead Agency procedure between SNSF (Switzerland) and ARIS (Slovenia). Swiss applicants must be hosted at Swiss research institutions. Max 48 months if SNSF is Lead Agency; 36 months if ARIS is Lead Agency. Applicants may hold max two simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Topics of concurrent grants must be clearly distinct.

Swiss-based researchers apply to SNSF for projects with co-investigators in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, or the Netherlands (up to 50% of budget for foreign subproject). Humanities/social sciences projects may include UK subprojects (ESRC/AHRC) capped at 30% of overall budget. Max two concurrent SNSF projects per researcher; one must be Weave/Lead Agency/International Co-Investigator. No thematic overlap with ongoing SNSF projects permitted.

Bilateral project funding under the Weave framework between SNSF (Switzerland) and FWF (Austria). Swiss applicants must be hosted at a Swiss institution; Austrian partner applies under FWF Stand-Alone Projects. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Non-English submissions possible in some humanities/social sciences disciplines — prior agreement with both agencies required. Projects must start on the same date in both countries.

Bilateral project funding for Swiss researchers (hosted at Swiss institutions) collaborating with Swedish partners. Swedish side must fall within Formas scope: environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Projects start on the same date in both countries.

Supports international collaborative research projects between Swiss researchers and partners in countries with bilateral/multilateral agreements (Weave: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden; Lead Agency: France, Israel, São Paulo, South Africa, South Tyrol, USA; ICIS: Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK). Budget limit CHF 250k/applicant/year (max CHF 200k personnel). SNSF Project Funding eligibility requirements apply.

Bilateral Weave collaboration between Swiss and Croatian researchers under SNSF project funding and HRZZ 'Research Projects' scheme. Projects must start on the same date in both countries and run for the same duration (max 48 months). Swiss applicants may hold up to 3 simultaneous grants if one is a Weave/Lead Agency project. Open to all disciplines (SSH, MINT, Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary).

Collaborative bottom-up project funding for researchers from 2–3 European countries via the Lead Agency principle. Proposals must be submitted in English (exceptions for Austria and Luxembourg). Each applicant must meet eligibility criteria of their national funder. Swiss sub-project budget submitted via SNSF portal; aims to fund top 20% of proposals in the relevant evaluation round. Trilateral projects with France, Israel, São Paulo, South Africa, South Tyrol, or the US are not possible.

Part of SNSF project funding (Weave/Lead Agency). Swiss applicants submit to SNSF; Luxembourg partner submits to FNR (CORE programme). Max 2 simultaneous project grants allowed, topics must be distinct. Non-English submissions possible only in certain humanities/social sciences disciplines — must be pre-agreed with both agencies. Projects must start on the same date in both countries.

Bilateral Switzerland–Poland collaborative project funding under the Weave/Lead Agency framework. Swiss applicants apply to SNSF; Polish partners apply to NCN (OPUS or Weave-UNISONO scheme). Applicants may hold max two simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Budget alignment between EUR (SNSF) and PLN (NCN) submissions is mandatory or proposal is rejected.

Bilateral project funding under the Weave 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; one must be a Weave/Lead Agency/ICS project. Projects must start on the same date in both countries.

Swiss researchers collaborate with German counterparts under the Weave/Lead Agency framework. Proposals must be submitted in English. Applicants may hold max two simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project with clearly distinct topics. Also open for participation in DFG Priority Programmes and Research Units.

Open to consortia addressing 'wicked problems' based on NWA-route themes and cluster questions, spanning the full knowledge chain (fundamental to practice-oriented research) with societal partners including citizens. Main applicant must have participated in both collaborative workshops for the relevant theme. Proposals assessed on problem definition, impact, consortium quality, and research quality.

Funds academically-led experimental medicine projects conducted in humans, investigating causes, progression and treatment of human disease. UK research organisations eligible as lead; international co-leads permitted (costs capped at 30% for high-income countries). Includes a New Investigator Award track for early-career researchers transitioning to independence (salary capped at 50% FTE). Clinical studies assessing safety/efficacy of treatments are ineligible.

Supports early-career researchers (postdoctoral, lecturers, junior fellows) who have not previously led a research team or held a substantial grant, enabling transition to independence through an experimental medicine project in humans. Salary capped at 50% of contracted working time; applicant must be sole intellectual leader. Typical duration three years.

Directly funded by the European Union and fully managed by the PRIMA Foundation. Supports transnational research and innovation projects among Mediterranean countries. Focuses on water management, agricultural systems, and the agri-food chain (water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus). Consortium of partners from Mediterranean/EU countries required.

Open to international research leaders (established/professor level) forming a consortium. Focuses on next-generation AMR diagnostics for lower respiratory tract infections. Aims to develop innovative solutions to major scientific challenges within a strategic priority area for the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Open to Research Leaders (Established/Prof.) based in Denmark. Focuses on endocrinology & metabolism, bioscience & basic biomedicine, and clinical & translational medicine. Applicants must form a consortium. Supports innovative solutions to major scientific challenges within the heat–hypertension interaction theme.

Open to established/professor-level research leaders internationally. Applicants must form a consortium with a clear vision and mission. Focuses on industrial and environmental biotechnology — specifically electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis. Supports Danish and European research ecosystems as a strategic priority of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Open internationally to Research Leaders (Established/Professor level) in natural sciences. Applicants must form a consortium united by a shared vision. Supports innovative solutions to major scientific challenges in Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies. Proposals submitted via the Norma portal.

European Partnership co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. Pools regional and national resources to address clean energy transition challenges. Independent Investigator Led. Host institution must be in Ireland (Research Ireland applicants).

Supports Danish universities/research institutions recruiting top researchers of any nationality. Grants accompany offers of tenure-track (up to DKK 5M), associate professor (up to DKK 8M), or full/clinical professor positions (up to DKK 10M). Funds must be used for the candidate's establishment of an independent research group at the Danish host institution. Call opens 25 June 2026.

For adjunct professors (docents) or independent medical researchers with equivalent qualifications who have no research post or employment contract for the applied period. Grant covers researcher's salary and some research costs. Grant paid to employer; researcher must have no other post during the grant period.

For postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence who hold an active clinical post for the grant duration. Researcher must dedicate 30–50% of working hours to research. Covers researcher's salary (employer-calculated) plus up to €350,000 in additional research costs. Grant paid to employer.

Open to multidisciplinary consortia (min. 4 parties) implementing clinically validated oncology biomarkers into nationwide routine care at TRL 7–9. Mandatory components include an HTA specialist in the team, a KWF-approved steering committee, and embedded patient perspective. Public-private collaborations encouraged with co-funding. Proposals submitted via KWF GMS; unregistered institutes must register ≥6 weeks before closing.

Joint Netherlands–São Paulo research programme on replacing fossil raw materials with circular biomass-derived materials for the chemical industry. Consortia must include a Dutch research organisation, a São Paulo-based researcher (FAPESP-eligible), and at least one private co-funder; NWO/FAPESP finance max 70% with mandatory 30% co-funding. Topics: biobased feedstocks and conversion processes.

Clinical validation of known oncology biomarkers (TRL5/6) for use in daily clinical practice. Requires multidisciplinary consortium of ≥4 parties, mandatory early HTA, patient involvement (PACO review = 30% of score), and biostatistics expertise. AI-component projects must engage the AI4HEALTH consortium. Dutch host institutions implied; public-private collaborations encouraged with co-funding.

FNR LuxAid BRIDGES — for Established Researchers — International collaboration, Thematically Focussed Project Funding. Hosted at a Luxembourg research institution.

Supports Danish primary and secondary school teachers (public or private) in STEM/natural science subjects to attend short continuing professional development courses in school year 2027/28. Individual applications only (one per teacher per year), with prior approval from school principal. Covers course fee, up to 5 course days (substitute cover), and 3 development days. Proposals must be in Danish.

EIC call (HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01): HORIZON EIC Grants

EIC call (HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01): HORIZON EIC Grants

EIC call (HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01): HORIZON EIC Grants

Open only to approved Norwegian research organisations invited to apply because they will host an HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient awarded in March 2026. The postdoctoral candidate must be the project manager. Supplements HFSP funding to bring the fellow's salary to institutional norms. Proposals may be submitted in Norwegian or English; Norwegian text is legally binding.