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SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Croatia
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April and 1 October annually. Next HRZZ deadline in 2027 is yet to be defined. If applying via HRZZ, a copy must be submitted to SNSF within 7 days.
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The SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Croatian teams, with Swiss applicants applying to SNSF and Croatian partners simultaneously to HRZZ, for up to 48 months and the same start date and duration in both countries. Projects must involve genuine bilateral partnerships; Swiss researchers act as lead applicants through SNSF, while Croatian partners apply through HRZZ's Research Projects scheme. Researchers may hold up to three simultaneous Weave grants if the topics differ.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss partner (SNSF) and 1 Croatian partner (HRZZ); joint bilateral project with parallel submissions to both agencies |
| Application | Single stage; if submitted to HRZZ, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Switzerland–Croatia joint research projects under the Weave procedure. Swiss applicants apply to SNSF as Lead Agency; Croatian partners apply to HRZZ under its 'Research Projects' scheme. Projects must start on the same date in both countries and run for the same duration (max 48 months). Applicants may hold up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants if one is a Weave/Lead Agency project.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at or affiliated with recognized Swiss research institutions
- •Early-career to established researchers with a genuine research partnership in Croatia
- •Teams proposing novel joint research requiring sustained bilateral coordination
- •Applicants willing to coordinate simultaneous submission to both SNSF and HRZZ with identical project parameters
Key Dates
- •HRZZ deadline: 27 April 2026; SNSF copy must be submitted via mySNF within 7 days of HRZZ submission
- •SNSF Lead Agency deadline: 1 October 2026
- •Project duration: up to 48 months with synchronized start date in both countries
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Coordinate carefully with your Croatian partner: HRZZ and SNSF submissions must be identical in scope, timeline, and start date, or the application will be rejected at one or both funders.
- ✓If submitting to the earlier HRZZ deadline (27 April), ensure your SNSF copy reaches mySNF within the 7-day window; late copies forfeit eligibility.
- ✓Check that your Croatian partner is eligible under HRZZ's Research Projects scheme; eligibility mismatches at HRZZ automatically disqualify the bilateral partnership at SNSF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia funding for?
It funds bilateral research projects jointly led by Swiss researchers (applying to SNSF) and Croatian researchers (applying to HRZZ simultaneously) with coordinated budgets, timelines, and start dates.
How long can an SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia project run?
Up to 48 months, with both Swiss and Croatian teams starting and ending on the same date.
When is the SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia deadline?
The SNSF deadline is 1 October 2026; if applying via the earlier HRZZ deadline (27 April 2026), the SNSF copy must be submitted within 7 days of HRZZ submission.
Can I hold multiple SNSF Weave grants at the same time?
Yes, up to three simultaneous Weave grants are allowed provided the research topics differ.
Who can be the lead applicant in an SNSF Weave Lead Agency, Croatia project?
The Swiss researcher applies as the lead applicant to SNSF, while the Croatian partner applies simultaneously to HRZZ.
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