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Weave with NWO as partner agency
Deadline varies by lead agency: DFG submissions accepted 18 Aug 2026–31 Jul 2027 (NWO admin submission 5 working days after DFG submission, 14:00 CET/CEST); FNR deadline expected April 2027 (exact date TBC); FWO deadline 1 April 2027 at 17:00 CEST. Earliest binding deadline used.
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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 — minimum 1 Dutch applicant and 1 partner from Germany (DFG), Luxembourg (FNR), or Flanders/Belgium (FWO); lead agency is DFG, FNR, or FWO; NWO acts as partner agency |
| Application | Single stage: applicant submits to lead agency (DFG/FNR/FWO), then submits administrative submission to NWO within 5 working days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Dutch co-applicants in bilateral Weave proposals submitted to DFG, FNR, or FWO under the Open Competition ENW-M framework. Eligible applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at an eligible Dutch institution. Max one Dutch applicant per proposal; funds one PhD or postdoc position plus other budget modules. Proposal must fall within the Science domain. Must be in top 20% at lead agency to receive NWO funding.
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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