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Weave – Lead Agency

Deadline: 1 April 2027 (200 days)|Up to 48 months

To be confirmed

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Weave, Lead Agency is a joint funding scheme between SNSF and FWO that supports collaborative research projects between Swiss researchers and partners at Flemish institutions, for up to 48 months. Applicants must form a joint project with a co-applicant at an eligible Flemish university and coordinate matching project durations in both countries. The call runs annually, with SNSF acting as lead agency for the joint evaluation.

Details

Funder SNSF
Deadline 1 April 2027
Duration Up to 48 months
Consortium Required — joint project with a partner researcher at an eligible Flemish institution (FWO)
Frequency Annual
Next round 2027-04
Eligible countries CHBE

Eligibility & scope

Joint Swiss-Flemish research projects submitted under Weave/Lead Agency between SNSF and FWO; applicants collaborate with researchers at listed Flemish universities/institutions. Project duration must be identical in both countries and not exceed 48 months; applicants may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants, one being this scheme.

Who Should Apply

  • Researchers based in Switzerland seeking a joint project with a Flemish partner
  • Applicants who have already identified a co-applicant at an eligible FWO-listed institution
  • Researchers able to commit to a project of up to 48 months matched across both countries
  • Applicants with capacity under the two-simultaneous-grant limit

Key Dates

  • Deadline 1 April 2027 (to be confirmed)
  • Annual call, next expected round April 2027
  • Project duration up to 48 months, identical in both countries

Tips for Applicants

  • Confirm your Flemish partner is affiliated with an institution on the FWO-eligible list before drafting the joint proposal.
  • Align project duration and budget planning early with your co-applicant, since durations must be identical in both countries.
  • Check your current grant portfolio against the two-simultaneous-grant cap before applying, as this scheme counts toward that limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weave, Lead Agency and who funds it?

It is a joint funding scheme between SNSF (Switzerland) and FWO (Flanders, Belgium) for collaborative research projects, submitted under the Weave/Lead Agency mechanism.

How long can a Weave, Lead Agency project run?

Projects can run for up to 48 months, and the duration must be identical for both the Swiss and Flemish partners.

Do I need a partner to apply for Weave, Lead Agency?

Yes, a joint project with a partner researcher at an eligible Flemish institution registered with FWO is required.

Can I hold other grants while running a Weave, Lead Agency project?

Applicants may hold a maximum of two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which can be this scheme.

Is Weave, Lead Agency a recurring call?

Yes, it runs annually, with the next expected round in April 2027.

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