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Weave Lead Agency — SNSF-ISF
Next submission to ISF as Lead Agency in November 2026
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The SNSF-ISF Weave Lead Agency funds bilateral research projects jointly between Swiss and Israeli institutions, with awards up to 48 months under a joint funding arrangement. The call requires a consortium of at least one Swiss partner and one Israeli partner, with proposals evaluated by the Israeli funder (ISF) in November 2026. Swiss researchers may hold a maximum of two simultaneous SNSF grants, and Israeli institutions in territories occupied after 5 June 1967 are ineligible.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss and 1 Israeli partner (ISF); bilateral joint project under Lead Agency procedure |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-11 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Switzerland–Israel joint project funding under the SNSF-ISF Lead Agency procedure. Proposals must be submitted in English. Swiss applicants may hold max 2 simultaneous project funding grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Israeli institutions in territories occupied after 5 June 1967 are excluded. SNSF and ISF alternate as Lead Agency yearly; next submission is to ISF in November 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at Swiss academic institutions
- •Israeli researchers based at Israeli institutions outside territories occupied after 5 June 1967
- •Research teams forming a consortium of minimum 1 Swiss and 1 Israeli partner
- •Researchers with no more than 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants
Key Dates
- •Deadline for ISF-led round: November 2026
- •Single-stage application
- •Up to 48-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The funder alternates Lead Agency role yearly; ISF leads the November 2026 submission, verify on the SNSF website that the next round defaults to ISF and not SNSF.
- ✓Swiss applicants are capped at 2 simultaneous grants, and topics must be clearly distinct, check your portfolio before applying.
- ✓Israeli partner institution eligibility is gated by occupation geography; confirm your partner's location explicitly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SNSF-ISF Weave Lead Agency and how does it work?
It funds bilateral research projects between Swiss and Israeli institutions under a joint agreement where either SNSF or ISF acts as the lead evaluator, rotating annually. The next submission is led by ISF in November 2026.
How long can an SNSF-ISF Weave Lead Agency project run?
Projects may last up to 48 months.
Who is eligible to apply to the SNSF-ISF Weave Lead Agency?
Researchers based at Swiss institutions and Israeli institutions outside occupied territories, forming a consortium of at least one partner from each country.
How many simultaneous SNSF grants can a Swiss applicant hold?
A maximum of 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, and the research topics must be clearly distinct.
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