SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – South Africa (NRF)
NRF submission opens 22 June 2026; closes 28 August 2026. A copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of NRF submission.
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Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 28 August 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral Swiss–South African research team; Swiss PI at SNSF-eligible institution, South African PI at a recognised public higher education or research institution (university, technical university, or science council). |
| Application | Single stage: submit to NRF as Lead Agency, then copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CHZA |
Eligibility & scope
Part of SNSF Project Funding (Weave/Lead Agency). Proposals must be submitted in English. South African PI must be affiliated with a recognised public higher education or research institution in South Africa. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants per applicant, of which at most one may be a Weave/Lead Agency project. Project duration identical in both countries, max 36 months.
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