SNSF
Weave Lead Agency
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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 a Flemish university/institution via FWO (bilateral Switzerland–Belgium/Flanders scheme) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CHBE |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral SNSF–FWO Weave/Lead Agency scheme funding joint research projects between Swiss researchers and researchers at Flemish universities (e.g. KU Leuven, Ghent, VUB, Antwerp). Applicants may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants; project duration identical in both countries, max 48 months. Application submitted to one agency (Lead Agency) with a copy to the other within 7 days.
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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