SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – SNSF/NSF Bilateral Collaboration (Switzerland–USA)
SNSF project funding deadlines: 1 April and 1 October. NSF is Lead Agency as of April 2026; for NSF-lead submissions, NSF directorate-specific deadlines apply. EOI must be submitted to NSF at least 2 months before full proposal.
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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — joint Swiss (SNSF) and US (NSF) research teams; US applicants entered as co-applicants or 'other applicant' |
| Application | 2-stage: Expression of Interest (EOI) to NSF at least 60 days before full proposal → Full proposal submitted to Lead Agency (SNSF or NSF). If SNSF is lead, Swiss submission due 1 April or 1 October; SNSF copy due within 7 days of NSF submission when NSF is lead. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CHUS |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral Switzerland–USA collaborative research grants under the Weave Lead Agency procedure. Swiss applicants must be eligible for SNSF project funding; US applicants must meet NSF eligibility. Proposals must be submitted in English, declared as use-inspired, and address broader societal/economic impact. Participating NSF directorates cover biological sciences, engineering, geosciences, and mathematical/physical sciences. Project must start and run concurrently in both countries.
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