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Weave – Lead Agency (France)
Pre-registration deadline at ANR; full proposal submission window February-March 2027
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The Weave Lead Agency, France (PRCI) funds bilateral Swiss, French collaborative research projects with up to 48 months of funding, where SNSF supports Swiss partners and ANR supports French partners. Researchers based at Swiss institutions can apply with a required French partner, across all fields. This is a two-stage process with pre-registration by October 2026 and full proposal submission in early 2027.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 13 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — joint Swiss–French research team, parallel application at ANR (PRCI scheme) with pre-registration required |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-registration at ANR (by 13 October 2026) → full proposal submission (February-March 2027) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-02 |
| Eligible countries | CHFR |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Swiss-French Lead Agency scheme run jointly by SNSF and ANR under the PRCI funding line; applicants may hold max two simultaneous project grants and must pre-register before submitting a full proposal. Project duration same in both countries, max 48 months, same start date. Submission in a language other than English only possible in certain humanities/social sciences disciplines, subject to prior agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss-based researchers with a clearly defined French research partner
- •Researchers seeking collaborative bilateral projects in any discipline
- •Applicants who have not exceeded 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants
- •Teams ready to submit coordinated applications to both ANR and SNSF
Key Dates
- •Pre-registration deadline 13 October 2026 (registration window opens 8 September 2026)
- •Full proposal submission February, March 2027 at ANR, with copy to SNSF within 7 days
- •Up to 48 months project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Pre-registration is a strict gate; only projects registered by 13 October are eligible for full submission in 2027.
- ✓Coordinate early with your French partner on timeline and budget split, as ANR and SNSF fund separately and the proposal must be identical.
- ✓SNSF copy must reach mySNF within 7 days of ANR submission; flag this internal deadline in your project plan to avoid disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency, France (PRCI)?
It funds bilateral collaborative research projects between Swiss and French researchers under a joint SNSF, ANR scheme, where ANR acts as the Lead Agency for the 2027 round.
Do I need a French partner to apply as a Swiss researcher?
Yes, at least one French partner is required; ANR funds the French side and SNSF funds the Swiss side.
What is the pre-registration deadline?
Pre-registration at ANR closes 13 October 2026; the registration window opens 8 September 2026.
When is the full proposal deadline?
Full proposals are submitted to ANR in February, March 2027, with a copy to SNSF within 7 days of ANR submission.
How many SNSF grants can I hold while applying?
You may hold a maximum of 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave or Lead Agency project.
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