This round closed on 1 October 2026. The details below are from that round.
SNSF
Weave — Joint Project Funding (Lead Agency)
Biannual deadlines: 1 April and 1 October. Next upcoming deadline is 1 October 2026.
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Weave funds collaborative research across 2-3 European countries through the Lead Agency principle, where the Swiss sub-project is submitted to SNSF and co-applicants make parallel submissions to their national funders. The call suits bottom-up research teams seeking cross-border collaboration with researchers meeting eligibility criteria at each national funder. SNSF targets funding the top 20% of proposals each round.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Consortium | Required — 2–3 researchers from 2–3 European countries, each eligible at their national funder |
| Application | Single stage: joint application submitted to Lead Agency funder; co-applicants make parallel submissions to their national funders within 7 days |
| Frequency | Biannual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Collaborative bottom-up project funding for researchers from 2–3 European countries via the Lead Agency principle. Proposals must be submitted in English (exceptions for Austria and Luxembourg). Each applicant must meet eligibility criteria of their national funder. Swiss sub-project budget submitted via SNSF portal; aims to fund top 20% of proposals in the relevant evaluation round. Trilateral projects with France, Israel, São Paulo, South Africa, South Tyrol, or the US are not possible.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based in Switzerland meeting SNSF eligibility criteria
- •Lead investigator or co-applicant leading a consortium of 2-3 researchers from 2-3 European countries
- •Teams with complementary expertise across borders and clear collaborative scope
- •Researchers from eligible national funders in the participating countries
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 October 2026 for joint application via SNSF
- •Single-stage evaluation; co-applicants submit to national funders within 7 days of SNSF submission
- •Biannual deadlines: 1 April and 1 October
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Lead Agency mechanism requires tight coordination: nominate a Swiss or lead-funder partner early and align all proposal documents before the SNSF deadline.
- ✓Check eligibility rules at each co-applicant's national funder; misaligned career stages or institution types across countries can block funding.
- ✓SNSF targets the top 20%, projects must demonstrate clear added value from cross-border collaboration, not simply add parallel work streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries must be involved in a Weave project?
Between 2 and 3 European countries, with each applicant meeting the eligibility criteria of their national funder.
What is the submission process for Weave?
The lead applicant submits a joint proposal to SNSF; co-applicants then submit to their respective national funders within 7 days.
Are there countries I cannot collaborate with under Weave?
Yes, trilateral projects with France, Israel, São Paulo, South Africa, South Tyrol, or the US are not eligible.
When are the Weave deadlines?
Biannual: 1 April and 1 October each year.
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