SNSF

Weave Lead Agency – Sao Paulo (FAPESP)

Up to 36 months (Regular Grants) or 48 months (Thematic Grants)

SNSF and FAPESP alternate as Lead Agency on a yearly basis; check current cycle for submission window

Last verified: 5 July 2026

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Details

Funder	SNSF
Duration	Up to 36 months (Regular Grants) or 48 months (Thematic Grants)
Consortium	Required — Swiss applicant (SNSF) collaborating with São Paulo-based partner (FAPESP); copy of application must be submitted to both agencies
Application	Single stage; if FAPESP is Lead Agency, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	CH

Eligibility & scope

Bilateral Switzerland–São Paulo (FAPESP) collaborative project funding under the Lead Agency process. Proposals must be submitted in English. Applicants may hold max two simultaneous SNSF project grants; one must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Two grant types: Regular Grants (≤36 months) and Thematic Grants (≤48 months). Host institution must be a Swiss research institution eligible for SNSF funding.