SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Belgium (Flanders)
Next FWO deadline 1 April 2027 (to be confirmed); SNSF Lead Agency deadline also 1 April 2027. Submissions only possible in April.
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The Weave Lead Agency scheme funds bilateral collaborative research projects between Swiss and Flemish institutions, with up to CHF/EUR available over four years. The call targets researchers in all disciplines who are ready to establish or extend cross-border partnerships, with a Swiss-based principal investigator leading the application through the SNSF and a Flemish co-applicant at an eligible FWO university. This is the only funding route for Swiss, Flanders collaboration under the SNSF Weave initiative.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss researcher (SNSF) and 1 Flemish researcher at an eligible FWO university |
| Application | Single stage: simultaneous submission to SNSF (as Lead Agency) and FWO; if submitted to FWO, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Swiss–Flemish collaborative research projects under the Weave/Lead Agency framework, assigned to FWO's Junior and Senior Research Projects programme. Swiss applicants must be based at a Swiss institution; Flemish partners must be at one of the listed FWO-eligible universities. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Project start in January following approval.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at a Swiss institution (principal investigator role)
- •Flemish researchers at an FWO-eligible university in Belgium
- •Researchers in any discipline with a clearly defined bilateral research plan
- •Applicants not simultaneously holding more than one other SNSF project grant
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 April 2027 (submissions open in April only)
- •Single-stage simultaneous submission to SNSF (Lead Agency) and FWO; FWO submission must be copied to SNSF within 7 days
- •Up to 48 months project duration; start date January following approval
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Coordinate your submission timing carefully: applications must go to FWO first, then copied to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days, missing the 7-day window can stall or block your SNSF review.
- ✓Ensure both the Swiss PI and Flemish co-applicant are formally committed before submission; joint drafting of the research plan strengthens the bilateral angle and reviewers check for genuine co-design.
- ✓Verify that your Flemish partner institution is on the FWO-eligible university list; miscategorization can cause rejection at triage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency scheme?
It is a bilateral funding route under the SNSF for collaborative research between Swiss and Flemish researchers, managed as a joint call by SNSF and FWO.
Who can be the principal investigator in a Weave Lead Agency project?
The Swiss applicant leads the project as the SNSF principal investigator; the Flemish researcher acts as co-applicant at an FWO-eligible institution.
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project last?
Up to 48 months, with projects starting in January following approval.
Can I hold other SNSF grants while applying for Weave Lead Agency?
No more than one other simultaneous SNSF project grant is allowed; topics must be clearly distinct.
What is the submission procedure for Weave Lead Agency?
Submit to FWO first, then copy the application to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days; both agencies review the same proposal simultaneously.
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