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NWO
Weave with NWO as Partner Agency 2025/2026
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Weave is an international collaboration funding scheme where NWO acts as partner agency to support Dutch researchers as co-applicants on projects led by German, Luxembourgish, or Flemish researchers. Dutch co-applicants can secure up to €400,000 over approximately four years, with applications assessed through the lead agency system. This call is best suited to established researchers with tenured or tenure-track positions seeking cross-border fundamental research partnerships.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €400,000 (Dutch part) |
| Duration | ~4 years |
| Consortium | Required — Dutch co-applicant with German/Luxembourgish/Flemish main applicant |
| Application | Lead agency assessment |
| TRL | Fundamental |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-08 |
| Eligible countries | NL |
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Eligibility & scope
Weave international collaboration where the German, Luxembourgish, or Flemish researcher acts as main applicant and the Dutch researcher as co-applicant; NWO acts as partner agency. Dutch applicant must hold a tenured/tenure-track position at an eligible NL research organisation. See also DFG, FNR, and FWO websites.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers holding a tenured or tenure-track position at a Dutch research institution
- •Established investigators in fundamental research willing to serve as co-applicant on an international consortium
- •Researchers with German, Luxembourgish, or Flemish collaborators leading the project
- •Teams ready to coordinate via the lead agency system (German DFG, Luxembourg FNR, or Flemish FWO leads submission)
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 31 July 2026
- •Lead agency assessment; check the primary funder (DFG, FNR, or FWO) for specific submission guidelines and interview timelines
- •Approximately four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓NWO acts as partner agency: the main applicant's funder (DFG, FNR, or FWO) leads the evaluation; read that funder's call text for assessment criteria and interview format.
- ✓Dutch co-applicant must hold a tenured or tenure-track post, early-career or postdoctoral researchers cannot serve as the Dutch anchor; check your institution's eligibility on the NWO website.
- ✓Budget your timeline around the lead agency's calendar, not NWO's calendar, submission deadlines and decision dates are set by the primary funder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding can the Dutch co-applicant get from Weave?
Up to €400,000 over approximately four years for the Dutch portion of the project.
Who can be the main applicant in a Weave project?
The main applicant must be a researcher from Germany, Luxembourg, or Flanders; the Dutch researcher acts as a required co-applicant.
What are the eligibility requirements for Dutch co-applicants?
The Dutch co-applicant must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at a recognised Dutch research institution.
How is a Weave proposal evaluated?
NWO uses the lead agency system: the main applicant's funder (DFG, FNR, or FWO) leads the assessment, and NWO evaluates the Dutch portion using that funder's criteria.
What is the deadline for Weave 2025/2026?
The deadline is 31 July 2026, though the exact submission date depends on the lead agency's system; check the primary funder's website for submission procedures.
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