SNSF
Weave Lead Agency — Austria
Deadlines are 1 April and 1 October when SNSF is Lead Agency. If FWF is Lead Agency, submit a copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of FWF submission; FWF sets no specific deadlines.
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Weave Lead Agency, Austria funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Austrian researchers, with the Swiss applicant submitting to SNSF as Lead Agency and the Austrian partner to FWF. Projects receive funding for up to 48 months and must have synchronized start dates in both countries. The scheme is open to all disciplines and runs annually.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss partner (SNSF) and 1 Austrian partner (FWF); both sides submit in parallel under the Weave bilateral framework |
| Application | Single stage; if FWF is lead, copy must be submitted to SNSF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Switzerland–Austria Weave call under SNSF project funding and FWF Stand-Alone Projects. Projects must start on the same date in both countries and run for identical durations (max 48 months). Applicants may hold max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; one must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Non-English submissions possible in some humanities/social sciences disciplines by prior agreement with both agencies.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers with an established Austrian research partner
- •Teams proposing collaborative projects with clear added value from the bilateral arrangement
- •Applicants across all disciplines eligible via their respective national funders
- •Swiss lead must hold a project grant from SNSF; Austrian partner submits Stand-Alone Projects to FWF
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 October 2026 for SNSF submission; Austrian partner copies must reach SNSF within 7 days of FWF submission
- •Single-stage evaluation
- •Up to 48-month project duration with synchronized start date in both countries
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Coordinate submission timing with your Austrian partner: FWF has no fixed deadline, so plan backwards from the 1 October 2026 SNSF cut-off to allow 7 days for the copy submission.
- ✓Swiss applicants may hold a maximum of two simultaneous project grants; one must be Weave/LA/ICS, so budget your portfolio carefully.
- ✓Non-English proposals are negotiable in humanities and social sciences; contact both agencies in advance if you plan a non-English submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project run?
Up to 48 months, with synchronized start dates required in both Switzerland and Austria.
Can I apply to Weave Lead Agency, Austria as a Swiss researcher?
Yes, you submit to SNSF as the Lead Agency partner, while your Austrian collaborator submits to FWF as a Stand-Alone Project.
What is the deadline for Weave Lead Agency, Austria?
The SNSF deadline is 1 October 2026; your Austrian partner's copy must reach SNSF within 7 days of their FWF submission.
Do I need an Austrian research partner to apply?
Yes, Weave Lead Agency, Austria requires a bilateral Swiss-Austrian research team; Swiss applicants must have a confirmed Austrian partner.
How many Weave projects can I hold at once?
Swiss applicants may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, and at least one must be a Weave/LA/ICS scheme.
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