SNSF
Lead Agency
Further cut-offs: 24 November 2026 (AEI Spain); pre-registration deadline 13 October 2026 for ANR France
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SNSF Lead Agency funds bilateral research projects where one national agency conducts a single joint evaluation on behalf of both funding bodies, avoiding duplicate review. Swiss-based researchers apply together with a co-applicant at a partner organisation in France, Israel, Sao Paulo, Spain, South Africa, South Tyrol or the USA, with funding capped at CHF 250,000 per applicant per year (max CHF 200,000 for personnel). The scheme runs on a continuous basis with partner-specific cut-offs, including an upcoming AEI Spain deadline and a pre-registration step for ANR France applicants.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 10 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral joint application with a co-applicant at a partner organisation in France, Israel, Sao Paulo, Spain, South Africa, South Tyrol or the USA |
| Application | Pre-registration required for ANR France (deadline 13 October 2026) before full application |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral agreement scheme where one of the two national agencies acts as Lead Agency conducting a single evaluation; requires a co-applicant in a partner country/region (France, Israel, Sao Paulo, Spain, South Africa, South Tyrol, USA). Budget limits: max CHF 250,000 per applicant per year, max CHF 200,000 for personnel costs.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Swiss institutions seeking joint funding with a foreign partner
- •Applicants with an identified co-applicant in France, Israel, Sao Paulo, Spain, South Africa, South Tyrol or the USA
- •Projects suited to a single joint evaluation process rather than two separate national reviews
- •Teams planning project budgets within the CHF 250,000 per year, per applicant cap
Key Dates
- •Next cut-off 10 November 2026, with a further AEI Spain cut-off on 24 November 2026
- •ANR France applicants must pre-register by 13 October 2026 before submitting the full application
- •Continuous call with rolling, partner-specific deadlines
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm which agency acts as Lead Agency for your partner country before drafting, since this determines the evaluation criteria and process used.
- ✓If partnering with a French co-applicant via ANR, complete the 13 October 2026 pre-registration well before the full application deadline.
- ✓Check the specific cut-off tied to your partner country (e.g. 24 November 2026 for AEI Spain) since deadlines differ by partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does SNSF Lead Agency provide?
Up to CHF 250,000 per applicant per year, with a maximum of CHF 200,000 allocated to personnel costs.
Who can be a co-applicant under SNSF Lead Agency?
A co-applicant at a partner organisation in France, Israel, Sao Paulo, Spain, South Africa, South Tyrol or the USA is required.
Is SNSF Lead Agency a continuous call?
Yes, it runs continuously, but specific cut-off dates apply depending on the partner country's agency, such as 24 November 2026 for AEI Spain.
Do ANR France applicants need to pre-register?
Yes, a pre-registration is required by 13 October 2026 before submitting the full application through the Lead Agency scheme.
Why does SNSF Lead Agency use a single evaluation?
One of the two national agencies acts as Lead Agency and conducts a single evaluation, so applicants avoid separate reviews by both countries' funders.
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