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Weave Lead Agency – Sao Paulo (FAPESP) – Regular Grants
SNSF and FAPESP alternate as Lead Agency on a yearly basis; check current cycle for submission window
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Weave Lead Agency, São Paulo funds bilateral research projects between Swiss and Brazilian researchers for up to 36 months under the SNSF, FAPESP Lead Agency scheme. Swiss researchers must be based at a Swiss institution; projects are submitted either to FAPESP or SNSF as lead, with a copy due to the co-funder within 7 days. The call runs annually; SNSF and FAPESP alternate the lead-funder role year to year.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral Swiss-Brazilian team (SNSF + FAPESP) |
| Application | Single stage; if submitted to FAPESP, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral project funding between Swiss (SNSF) and São Paulo (FAPESP) researchers under the Lead Agency process. Proposals must be submitted in English. Swiss applicants must be based at a Swiss research institution. Max two simultaneous SNSF project grants allowed; topics must be clearly distinct. Regular Grants: max 36 months.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at a Swiss research institution
- •Brazilian researchers based in São Paulo state or affiliated with FAPESP-eligible institutions
- •Established collaborations or clearly motivated bilateral partnerships
- •Applicants with no more than two active SNSF project grants
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline; check SNSF and FAPESP websites for current cycle submission window
- •Single-stage review
- •Up to 36-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Verify whether SNSF or FAPESP is the lead funder in the current cycle; deadlines and submission portals differ.
- ✓If submitting to FAPESP as lead, ensure the SNSF copy reaches mySNF portal within 7 days to avoid rejection.
- ✓Bilateral team must work on a single integrated project; separate work-packages per country typically weaken the scientific case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Weave Lead Agency scheme between SNSF and FAPESP?
It is a bilateral funding mechanism where Swiss and São Paulo researchers submit a joint proposal either to SNSF or FAPESP as lead funder, with a copy going to the co-funder within 7 days. Both funders review and decide on the same proposal.
How long can a Weave Lead Agency project be?
Up to 36 months.
Do SNSF and FAPESP alternate the lead-funder role?
Yes, the two funders alternate which one serves as Lead Agency year to year; verify the current cycle on both websites.
Can I submit to both SNSF and FAPESP as lead in the same cycle?
No, the proposal must be submitted to one funder as lead with a copy to the co-funder within 7 days; dual submissions are not permitted.
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