SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Croatia (SNSF as Lead Agency)
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 (past) and 1 October 2026. HRZZ deadline: 27 April 2026 (past). If applying via HRZZ, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
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Weave Lead Agency, Croatia funds bilateral Swiss-Croatian research projects up to 48 months through a partnership between SNSF and the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ). Swiss applicants must be based at Swiss institutions and form a research team with a Croatian partner; projects run synchronously in both countries under matched timelines. The call runs annually with deadlines in April and October.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral Swiss-Croatian research teams (SNSF + HRZZ) |
| Application | Single stage; applicants submit to HRZZ and send copy to SNSF within 7 days, or submit directly to SNSF as Lead Agency |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral project funding under the Weave/Lead Agency procedure between SNSF (Switzerland) and the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ). Swiss applicants must be based at Swiss institutions. Projects must start on the same date in both countries and run for the same duration (max 48 months). Up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants allowed if topics differ.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at Swiss academic or research institutions
- •Research teams ready to form a formal bilateral partnership with a Croatian institution
- •Projects with complementary scientific goals in both countries
- •Researchers without concurrent SNSF grants (or with distinct topics if applying for up to 3 simultaneous grants)
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 October 2026 for SNSF direct submission; 27 April 2026 deadline for HRZZ submissions (with 7-day copy requirement to SNSF)
- •Single-stage evaluation
- •Up to 48-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Start consortium-building early: HRZZ and SNSF timelines are not aligned; April applicants via HRZZ have tight copy-to-SNSF deadlines.
- ✓Synchronise project start dates and durations across borders; budgets and work packages must mirror in structure to satisfy bilateral requirements.
- ✓If applying for multiple SNSF grants simultaneously, declare all topics explicitly, overlap or topic drift triggers rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weave Lead Agency, Croatia?
It is a bilateral research funding scheme between SNSF (Switzerland) and HRZZ (Croatia) that supports joint projects lasting up to 48 months, with matched timelines and parallel governance in both countries.
Who can apply for Weave Lead Agency, Croatia?
Swiss researchers based at Swiss institutions who have formed a research partnership with a Croatian research team; each side applies through its respective funder.
When is the deadline for Weave Lead Agency, Croatia via SNSF?
1 October 2026; applicants applying via HRZZ face a 27 April 2026 deadline and must send a copy to SNSF within 7 days.
How long can a Weave Lead Agency, Croatia project run?
Up to 48 months, with the same start date and duration in both Switzerland and Croatia.
Can I hold multiple SNSF grants while applying for Weave Lead Agency, Croatia?
Yes, up to 3 simultaneous SNSF grants are allowed if each covers a distinct topic; overlapping research areas will disqualify the application.
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