SNSF
Weave
Deadlines for SNSF as Lead Agency are 1 April and 1 October; FNR 2027 deadline yet to be defined
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Weave is a bilateral funding scheme between the SNSF and Luxembourg's FNR that supports joint research projects by a Swiss and a Luxembourg-based researcher, using a Lead Agency model where one funder carries out the full evaluation. Projects run up to 48 months if SNSF is Lead Agency or up to 36 months if FNR leads, and on the Luxembourg side proposals must fall under FNR's CORE thematic research programme. The call has no fixed annual round, SNSF accepts Weave/Lead Agency proposals continuously against its regular 1 April and 1 October deadlines.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months if SNSF is Lead Agency; up to 36 months if FNR is Lead Agency |
| Consortium | Required — joint proposal with a partner researcher in Luxembourg, evaluated by SNSF or FNR as Lead Agency |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral co-funding scheme between SNSF and Luxembourg's FNR (Weave/Lead Agency) limited to FNR's CORE thematic research programme. Applicants may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which must be Weave/Lead Agency; proposals in a non-English language possible only in select humanities/social science disciplines by prior agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Swiss institutions partnering with a researcher in Luxembourg
- •Joint applicant teams submitting one coordinated proposal for single evaluation
- •Luxembourg-side research falling within FNR's CORE thematic programme
- •Applicants holding at most one other simultaneous project funding grant
Key Dates
- •SNSF Lead Agency deadlines are 1 April and 1 October, submitted continuously with no annual cutoff
- •FNR's 2027 deadline has not yet been set
- •Duration is up to 48 months under SNSF Lead Agency or up to 36 months under FNR Lead Agency
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Decide upfront which funder acts as Lead Agency, this fixes both the evaluation body and the maximum project duration you can request.
- ✓Confirm the Luxembourg partner's project fits FNR's CORE thematic programme before drafting, since Weave on the FNR side is restricted to that scheme.
- ✓If proposing in a non-English language for eligible humanities or social science topics, secure prior agreement from the Lead Agency before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave grant deadline?
For SNSF as Lead Agency, deadlines are 1 April and 1 October on a continuous basis; FNR's 2027 deadline has not yet been defined.
How long can a Weave-funded project run?
Up to 48 months if SNSF is Lead Agency, or up to 36 months if FNR is Lead Agency.
Do I need a partner researcher to apply for Weave?
Yes, Weave requires a joint proposal with a partner researcher in Luxembourg, evaluated once by either SNSF or FNR as Lead Agency.
Can I hold a Weave grant alongside other SNSF funding?
Applicants may hold a maximum of two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which must be the Weave/Lead Agency grant.
Can I submit a Weave proposal in a language other than English?
Non-English proposals are possible only in select humanities and social science disciplines and require prior agreement with the Lead Agency.
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