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Weave Lead Agency – Austria (SNSF–FWF bilateral projects)
Two deadlines: 1 April 2026 (past) and 1 October 2026. Applicants submit to SNSF as Lead Agency; if FWF is lead, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
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The Weave Lead Agency, Austria call funds bilateral collaborative research projects between Swiss and Austrian teams, each contributing up to CHF/EUR equivalents over 48 months. Swiss researchers apply through SNSF; Austrian partners submit simultaneously via FWF under the Standing Alone Projects scheme. This is a single-stage, coordinated submission that requires clear coordination between both national agencies.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral collaboration between a Swiss team (SNSF) and an Austrian team (FWF); each side submits to their own agency |
| Application | Single stage; simultaneous submission to both agencies (SNSF and FWF) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CHAT |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Swiss–Austrian collaborative projects under the Weave/Lead Agency framework. Swiss applicants must be hosted at Swiss institutions (SNSF project funding rules); Austrian partners apply via FWF Stand-Alone Projects. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants per applicant; topics must be clearly distinct. Non-English submissions possible only in certain humanities/social sciences disciplines with prior agency agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers hosted at SNSF-eligible Swiss institutions
- •Austrian researchers eligible for FWF Stand-Alone Projects
- •Teams with established cross-border collaboration and clear coordination
- •Researchers planning projects with distinct topics (max 2 simultaneous SNSF grants per applicant)
- •Projects in any discipline, with non-English submissions possible by prior agreement in select humanities/social sciences fields
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 October 2026 (simultaneous submission to both SNSF and FWF)
- •Single-stage evaluation; if FWF is lead agency, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of FWF submission
- •Project duration up to 48 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Coordinate submission timing carefully: both teams must file on the same day to ensure parallel evaluation; Austrian lead requires additional copy to SNSF within one week.
- ✓Ensure your two project proposals (if at max capacity) have clearly distinct research questions and timelines; undifferentiated projects from the same applicant face rejection.
- ✓Check language eligibility upfront with both agencies if you plan to submit in a non-English language; pre-approval is required outside the designated humanities/social sciences disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency framework?
Weave Lead Agency enables bilateral projects between Swiss and Austrian research teams, submitted simultaneously to SNSF and FWF respectively, with each agency funding its own national team.
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project last?
Up to 48 months.
Can I submit multiple Weave Lead Agency projects as a Swiss applicant?
You may hold a maximum of 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, but both projects must address clearly distinct research questions.
What happens if the Austrian team is the lead agency?
If FWF is lead, you must submit a copy of the application to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of the FWF submission to ensure parallel processing.
Can I submit in a language other than English?
Non-English submissions are possible only in certain humanities and social sciences disciplines, and only with prior written agreement from both agencies.
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