SNSF
Weave
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines 1 April and 1 October; HRZZ 2027 deadline not yet defined
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Weave is a SNSF-led European collaborative funding scheme for researchers from 2-3 countries to submit joint bottom-up projects. The lead applicant submits through SNSF; co-applicants in other countries simultaneously submit to their national funders, with each funder covering the costs of its own team. The scheme targets the top 20% of proposals in each evaluation round.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — joint bilateral project with a partner researcher at an institution in Croatia (application to HRZZ or SNSF as Lead Agency) |
| Application | Application submitted to lead agency (Formas or SNSF); a copy must be submitted to the other agency (via mySNF within 7 days if submitted to Formas) |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CHHR |
Eligibility & scope
Weave/Lead Agency scheme enabling joint Swiss-Croatian research projects; applicants submit either to HRZZ (Croatian Science Foundation) with a copy to SNSF via mySNF within seven days, or to SNSF as Lead Agency. Project duration and start date must match in both countries.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers ready to lead a multi-country consortium
- •Researchers from eligible European countries with strong national funder eligibility
- •Teams with 2-3 partners from 2-3 different countries
- •Bottom-up projects without predefined themes or targeted scientific areas
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 October 2026 (annual calls also on 1 April)
- •Single-stage joint submission via SNSF Lead Agency; co-applicants submit to national funders within 7 days
- •Evaluation targets the top 20% of submissions
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The co-applicant submissions to national funders must occur within 7 days of the lead submission; coordinate all co-authors on timing before you submit.
- ✓Check eligibility at each co-applicant's national funder before drafting; ineligibility in one country can sink the entire consortium.
- ✓Write a single joint proposal in English (unless based in Austria or Luxembourg); reviewers assess the whole team's fit, not separate national components.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Weave funding work across countries?
The lead applicant submits a joint proposal to SNSF; co-applicants simultaneously submit to their own national funders. Each funder covers the costs of its researchers, so you receive Swiss funding for Swiss team members, and your co-applicants receive their respective national funding.
How many countries and researchers must be in a Weave consortium?
You need 2-3 researchers from 2-3 different European countries. The lead applicant is typically based in Switzerland, and each co-applicant must be eligible at their national funder.
What is the deadline for Weave?
The next deadline is 1 October 2026; calls occur annually on 1 October (and also 1 April).
Can I submit a Weave proposal if I am not based in Switzerland?
Weave requires a lead applicant eligible at SNSF (typically Swiss-based); if you are abroad, you would be a co-applicant submitting to your national funder alongside the lead.
What is the success rate for Weave proposals?
Weave aims to support the top 20% of submissions in each evaluation round, making it highly competitive.
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