SNSF
Weave Lead Agency Slovenia
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April and 1 October annually. Next ARIS deadline in 2027 not yet defined. If submitted to ARIS, copy must reach SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
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The SNSF Weave Lead Agency programme funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Slovenian researchers, with up to 48 months of funding when SNSF acts as Lead Agency. Swiss applicants must work through SNSF-funded positions at Swiss institutions and partner with ARIS-funded researchers in Slovenia. Applicants may hold a maximum of two concurrent SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project with distinct research topics.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months (SNSF as Lead Agency); up to 36 months (ARIS as Lead Agency) |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss partner (SNSF) and 1 Slovenian partner (ARIS); bilateral joint project, each agency funds its own researchers |
| Application | Single stage; if submitted to ARIS as Lead Agency, copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CHSI |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Weave procedure between SNSF (Switzerland) and ARIS (Slovenia). Part of SNSF project funding; applicants may hold max 2 simultaneous project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Topics of concurrent projects must be clearly distinct. Project start date must be the same in both countries.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers hosted at Swiss research institutions
- •Teams with established or emerging collaborative links to Slovenian research partners
- •Researchers seeking to formalize cross-border partnerships in any research field
- •Applicants not holding more than one other concurrent SNSF project grant
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 October 2026 (SNSF)
- •Single-stage application with parallel submission to SNSF and ARIS
- •Up to 48 months project duration (SNSF as Lead Agency); up to 36 months (ARIS as Lead Agency)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓If ARIS is your Lead Agency, submit the copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of the ARIS submission, missing this window can disqualify the application.
- ✓Ensure research topics across all your concurrent SNSF grants are genuinely distinct; panels review for overlap.
- ✓The bilateral partnership must be substantive: co-investigators should have complementary expertise and shared responsibility for outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the SNSF Weave Lead Agency grant?
Up to 48 months when SNSF is Lead Agency, or up to 36 months when ARIS (Slovenia) is Lead Agency.
Do I submit to both SNSF and ARIS?
Yes, applications are submitted in parallel to SNSF and ARIS. If ARIS is Lead Agency, you must send a copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of the ARIS submission.
Can I apply if I already have another SNSF project grant?
Yes, but you may hold a maximum of two concurrent SNSF project grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project, and their research topics must be clearly distinct.
Who can be the Swiss applicant?
Researchers hosted at Swiss research institutions who work with ARIS-funded partners in Slovenia.
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