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Weave with NWO as partner agency
DFG lead agency: submissions to DFG accepted 7 Aug 2025–31 Jul 2026; NWO administrative submission due 5 working days after DFG submission at 14:00 CE(S)T. FNR lead agency deadline: 21 Apr 2026 at 14:00 CEST. FWO lead agency deadline: 1 Apr 2026 at 17:00 CEST.
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Weave is a bilateral funding scheme where a Dutch researcher partners with a colleague in Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders (FWO) to apply for funding; the lead agency in the partner country evaluates the proposal, and if it ranks in the top 20%, the Dutch co-applicant receives up to €400,000 from NWO. The Dutch portion funds one temporary scientific position (PhD or postdoc) and related costs for researchers holding tenure or tenure-track positions at eligible Dutch institutions. This is an annual call open across all ENW-M fields.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €400,000 |
| Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral: Dutch co-applicant with partner(s) from Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders (FWO) |
| Application | Single stage: submit to lead agency (DFG/FNR/FWO) first, then administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Part of Open Competition ENW-M. Dutch co-applicant (tenured or tenure-track at eligible NL institution) submits administrative submission to NWO when a Weave bilateral proposal is led by DFG, FNR, or FWO. Max one Dutch applicant per proposal; max €400k for the Dutch part funding one temporary scientific position (PhD or postdoc) plus other budget modules. Proposals must be in English. Must rank in top 20% at lead agency to be eligible for NWO allocation.
Who Should Apply
- •Tenured or tenure-track researchers at eligible Dutch academic or research institutions
- •Researchers with an established partnership in Germany, Luxembourg, or Flanders willing to submit a joint proposal
- •Proposals expecting to rank in the top 20% at the lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO)
- •Projects needing to fund a single postdoctoral or PhD position plus associated budget items
Key Dates
- •DFG (lead agency): submissions open 7 August 2025, deadline 31 July 2026
- •FWO (lead agency): deadline 1 April 2026 at 17:00 CEST
- •FNR (lead agency): deadline 21 April 2026 at 14:00 CEST
- •NWO administrative submission due 5 working days after lead agency submission, by 14:00 CET/CEST
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Weave is a competitive bilateral scheme; your proposal must rank in the top 20% at the lead agency before NWO funding is activated, invest in the scientific quality and feasibility of the joint project.
- ✓The Dutch part budget is capped at €400k and typically reserved for one position; align your budget narrative with this constraint and make clear what the partner agency funds.
- ✓Submit first to the lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO) with your co-applicant, then track the 5-working-day window to file your NWO administrative submission, missing this deadlines blocks funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weave fund and who can apply?
Weave funds Dutch researchers up to €400,000 to work on a bilateral project with partners in Germany, Luxembourg, or Flanders. The Dutch applicant must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible Dutch institution and be the only Dutch co-applicant on the proposal.
How does the Weave application process work?
You submit the joint proposal to the lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO) first; if it ranks in the top 20%, the Dutch co-applicant then submits an administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days of the lead agency decision.
What does the €400,000 Dutch portion typically cover?
The budget funds one temporary scientific position (PhD or postdoc) plus related costs such as equipment and travel; the exact breakdown is defined in the joint proposal submitted to the lead agency.
Can I apply to Weave multiple times in one year?
No, you may submit only one Weave proposal per call cycle; however, the call is annual and opens to new applications each year.
What if my proposal ranks well at the lead agency but below the top 20%?
Only proposals ranking in the top 20% at the lead agency are eligible for NWO funding; if your proposal falls outside the top 20%, it will not receive Dutch co-funding.
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