This round closed on 1 October 2026. The details below are from that round.
SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – Luxembourg
Deadlines 1 April and 1 October for SNSF as Lead Agency; FNR 2027 deadline not yet defined
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Weave Lead Agency funds bilateral research collaborations between Switzerland and Luxembourg, with the Swiss partner hosted at an SNSF-eligible institution and the Luxembourg partner at an FNR-eligible institution. Projects led by SNSF run up to 48 months; those led by FNR run up to 36 months. This call is part of FNR's CORE multi-annual thematic programme and operates on a biannual cycle.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Duration | Up to 48 months if SNSF is Lead Agency; up to 36 months if FNR is Lead Agency |
| Consortium | Required — joint project with a partner researcher in Luxembourg via FNR (bilateral SNSF–FNR Weave agreement) |
| Application | Single stage; copy of application must be submitted to the other agency within 7 days if filed with FNR |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral SNSF–FNR (Luxembourg) Weave/Lead Agency scheme within FNR's CORE thematic research programme; applicants may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency/International Co-Investigator project with clearly distinct topics. Submission in a non-English language possible only in certain humanities/social science disciplines, subject to prior agreement with agencies involved.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers hosted at SNSF-eligible institutions seeking cross-border collaboration
- •Luxembourg-based partners eligible through FNR's CORE multi-annual programme
- •Research teams with clearly distinct project topics if Swiss PI already holds max two SNSF project grants
- •Bilateral teams committed to a single joint application submitted via the Lead Agency
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 October 2026 (next open window after 1 April 2026)
- •Single-stage evaluation; if submitted to FNR first, copy must reach SNSF via mySNF within 7 days
- •Up to 48 months (SNSF lead) or 36 months (FNR lead) project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium structure is mandatory and enforced: Swiss applicant and Luxembourg partner must jointly design the project; mismatched institutional eligibility will stall the application.
- ✓If you hold two active SNSF project grants already, this proposal's topic must be demonstrably distinct from both; reviewers check for scope overlap.
- ✓Non-English submissions are permitted only in specific humanities and social sciences disciplines with prior written agreement from both agencies, confirm eligibility before drafting in another language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency grant?
Weave Lead Agency funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Luxembourg teams, with the Swiss applicant at an SNSF-eligible institution and the Luxembourg partner at an FNR-eligible institution. Projects run up to 48 months under SNSF lead or 36 months under FNR lead.
Is consortium participation required for Weave Lead Agency?
Yes, a bilateral Swiss, Luxembourg collaboration is mandatory. One Swiss applicant and one Luxembourg partner submit a single joint proposal via the designated Lead Agency.
How many times per year does the Weave Lead Agency call open?
Twice per year; the next deadline after the 1 April 2026 deadline is 1 October 2026.
Can I hold other SNSF grants while applying for Weave Lead Agency?
Yes, but you may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF project grants; if you already hold two, this Weave proposal's research topic must be clearly distinct from both.
Can I submit in a language other than English?
Non-English submissions are permitted only in specific humanities and social sciences disciplines and require prior written agreement from both SNSF and FNR.
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