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Weave (with NWO as partner agency)
17:00 CEST; DFG-lead deadline is 5 working days after DFG submission (rolling 18 August 2026–31 July 2027), FNR-lead deadline expected April 2027
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Weave is a bilateral research collaboration scheme in which NWO funds Dutch co-applicants within consortiums led by researchers in Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders/Belgium (FWO). Applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at a Dutch institution and contribute to a project within the Science domain; successful Dutch co-applicants receive up to €400,000 to support a PhD or postdoc position plus additional research costs. Eligible projects must rank in the top 20% at the lead funding agency to qualify for NWO support.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €400,000 |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Consortium | Required — Dutch co-applicant with partner researcher(s) in Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR) or Flanders (FWO) |
| Application | Bilateral proposal submitted to foreign lead agency (DFG/FNR/FWO) which conducts scientific evaluation; administrative submission to NWO as partner agency due 5 working days after lead-agency submission |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
For Dutch researchers (tenured or tenure-track at eligible Dutch institutions) submitting bilateral Weave proposals under Open Competition ENW-M where DFG, FNR or FWO acts as lead agency and NWO as partner agency. Funds one temporary scientific position (PhD or postdoc) plus budget modules for the Dutch part; foreign lead agency conducts the scientific assessment and only top 20% proposals are eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Dutch researchers in tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible institutions
- •Researchers in science disciplines eligible for the ENW-M Open Competition
- •Applicants prepared to work in a bilateral consortium with a lead partner in Germany, Luxembourg, or Flanders/Belgium
- •Maximum one Dutch applicant per proposal; international co-applicants lead the submission
Key Dates
- •Earliest binding deadline 1 April 2027 at 17:00 CEST (FWO); DFG accepts submissions 18 August 2026-31 July 2027; FNR deadline expected April 2027
- •Single-stage application to lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO), followed by administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Weave is consortium-led by the non-Dutch partner; ensure your lead collaborator is experienced with their home funding agency's grant mechanics, as NWO funding hinges on top-20% ranking at the lead agency.
- ✓Budget planning must align with the lead agency's rules; NWO funding covers a PhD or postdoc plus other approved modules, but the overall project scope is set by the lead agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weave and how does it work?
Weave is a bilateral research scheme where international consortiums are led by researchers in Germany, Luxembourg, or Belgium (via DFG, FNR, or FWO) and Dutch co-applicants are funded by NWO. Dutch applicants do not submit independently to NWO; they are named in a proposal submitted to the lead agency.
How much can Dutch applicants receive under Weave?
Up to €400,000 per Dutch co-applicant to support a PhD or postdoc position and other research costs, provided the proposal ranks in the top 20% at the lead funding agency.
Who is eligible to apply as the Dutch co-applicant in Weave?
Researchers holding a tenured or tenure-track position at a recognised Dutch institution, with a maximum of one Dutch applicant per proposal.
When is the Weave deadline?
The earliest binding deadline is 1 April 2027 (FWO); DFG accepts submissions until 31 July 2027, and FNR's deadline is expected in April 2027. The exact submission date depends on the lead agency.
Do Dutch applicants submit directly to NWO for Weave?
No; Dutch applicants are named in proposals submitted to the lead agency (DFG, FNR, or FWO). Administrative submission to NWO must occur within 5 working days of the lead agency submission.
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