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Weave Lead Agency – Luxembourg
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April and 1 October annually. Next FNR deadline in 2027 is yet to be defined.
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The Weave Lead Agency call (SNSF, FNR) funds bilateral research projects between Switzerland and Luxembourg, with the SNSF acting as lead agency and the FNR participating through its CORE thematic programme. Swiss applicants must establish consortia with at least one Luxembourg partner, with projects running up to 48 months under SNSF or up to 36 months under FNR leadership. Swiss researchers may hold at most two concurrent SNSF project grants, with one required to be a Weave or Lead Agency project.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months (SNSF as Lead Agency); up to 36 months (FNR as Lead Agency) |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss partner (SNSF) and 1 Luxembourg partner (FNR); bilateral joint project under Weave framework |
| Application | Single stage; if submitted to FNR, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Switzerland–Luxembourg Weave call under SNSF project funding. FNR participation is limited to the CORE multi-annual thematic programme. Applicants may hold max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project; topics must be clearly distinct. Non-English proposals (humanities/social sciences only) require prior agency agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers hosted at a recognised Swiss research institution
- •Research teams establishing bilateral consortia with at least one Luxembourg partner
- •Projects aligned with FNR CORE thematic research priorities
- •Researchers managing no more than two concurrent SNSF project grants
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 April 2027
- •Up to 48 months (SNSF lead) or up to 36 months (FNR lead)
- •Annual call rounds in spring and autumn (1 April and 1 October)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓If submitting to FNR first, copy the application to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of FNR submission, missing this window triggers rejection by the Swiss agency.
- ✓Verify your project aligns with FNR CORE thematic areas early; the Luxembourg side's eligibility gates the entire bilateral project.
- ✓Non-English proposals (humanities and social sciences only) require prior written agreement from both agencies before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency call?
A bilateral funding scheme under SNSF and FNR for research consortia with at least one Swiss and one Luxembourg partner. The SNSF acts as lead agency; FNR participation is limited to projects aligned with its CORE thematic programme.
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project run?
Up to 48 months if SNSF is the lead agency, or up to 36 months if FNR is the lead.
Do I need a Luxembourg partner to apply?
Yes, the call requires a bilateral consortium with at least one Swiss partner (hosted at a Swiss institution) and at least one Luxembourg partner.
How many SNSF project grants can I hold at once?
A maximum of two concurrent SNSF project grants, with at least one required to be a Weave or Lead Agency project.
When is the next Weave Lead Agency deadline?
1 April 2027; the call is annual with additional deadlines on 1 October each year.
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