SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Czech Republic (GACR)
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026. GACR deadline: 31 March 2026. If applying via GACR, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
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The SNSF Weave Lead Agency funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Czech research teams for up to 36 months. The call is open to researchers at institutions in both countries and requires co-submission to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Czech Grantová Agentura České Republiky (GACR), with both teams working under a single project agreement. Weave runs annually with two submission windows per year.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral collaboration between Swiss and Czech research teams |
| Application | Single stage; applicants submit to either GACR or SNSF as Lead Agency; copy to the other agency within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CHCZ |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral project funding under the Weave procedure between SNSF (Switzerland) and GACR (Czech Republic). Applicants must be based at Swiss or Czech institutions. Max two simultaneous SNSF project grants allowed; one must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Projects must start on the same date in both countries and run for the same duration (max 36 months).
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Swiss and Czech research institutions
- •Teams with established bilateral research partnership and joint project plan
- •Applicants with capacity to manage simultaneous submissions to two national funders
- •All research disciplines eligible under SNSF funding scope
Key Dates
- •GACR deadline: 31 March 2026; SNSF deadline: 1 October 2026 (submit to either agency as Lead Agency, copy to the other within 7 days)
- •Single-stage application process
- •Project duration: up to 36 months, same start and end dates in both countries
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Choose your Lead Agency (SNSF or GACR) carefully based on your home institution, the Lead Agency deadline differs (31 March vs 1 October), so plan submission timing accordingly.
- ✓Both Swiss and Czech budgets must be internally aligned and justified on the same timeline; mismatch in team sizes or cost structures raises red flags in review.
- ✓The 7-day cross-border filing window is tight: coordinate with your co-applicant and prepare the copy submission before the first deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project run?
Up to 36 months, with the same start and end dates in Switzerland and the Czech Republic.
Who is eligible for the SNSF Weave Lead Agency?
Researchers based at institutions in Switzerland and the Czech Republic who form a bilateral collaboration. Each team is led by a principal investigator at their home institution.
What is the Lead Agency procedure in Weave?
You submit your application to either SNSF or GACR as the primary (Lead) agency, then provide a copy to the other agency within 7 days. Both funders evaluate the proposal jointly and both fund their respective team.
Are there limits on how many Weave projects I can hold at once?
Yes, you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants, and at least one of them must be a Weave or Lead Agency project.
What are the SNSF Weave deadlines?
SNSF has two annual deadlines: 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026. If you submit to GACR first, the GACR deadline is 31 March 2026.
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