SNSF
Weave Lead Agency – South Tyrol
Annual deadline: 1 April each year; next window is April 2027
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The SNSF Weave Lead Agency, South Tyrol scheme funds bilateral research projects between Swiss and South Tyrolean institutions, with the Swiss PI submitting a single application to SNSF. Projects run up to 36 months and must involve genuine collaboration across the Swiss, South Tyrolean border, making this route ideal for researchers with established regional partnerships. Funding is annual with an April 1 deadline, and successful applicants may hold a maximum of two concurrent SNSF grants, one of which must be a Weave/Lead Agency project.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 April 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 Swiss partner (SNSF) and 1 South Tyrolean partner; each side submits to their own agency |
| Application | Single stage; submission only to SNSF |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-04 |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Part of SNSF project funding (Weave/Lead Agency). Swiss applicants submit to SNSF; South Tyrolean partners submit to the Province of South Tyrol. Max 2 simultaneous project funding grants per applicant (one must be a Weave/Lead Agency project). Earliest project start: 1 January of the year following submission. Budget sheets for South Tyrol financial plan required.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at a Swiss university or research institution
- •Researchers with an established or new collaboration partner in South Tyrol (Province)
- •Applicants not currently holding more than one other SNSF project grant
- •Projects with genuinely bilateral scientific scope, not auxiliary outsourcing
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline 1 April; next round closes 1 April 2027
- •Single-stage submission (SNSF only; South Tyrolean partner does not submit separately)
- •Up to 36-month project duration; earliest project start 1 January following approval
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The bilateral requirement is strictly enforced; the South Tyrolean partner must be a research active institution, not a service provider. Frame the collaboration as truly joint, with shared intellectual contributions.
- ✓You may hold two concurrent SNSF grants (maximum), but only if one is a Weave/Lead Agency project and the other addresses a clearly distinct research topic. Reviewers check for topic overlap.
- ✓Submission goes to SNSF alone; coordinate with your South Tyrolean co-investigator early to agree roles, budget split, and governance before the April deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Weave Lead Agency, South Tyrol project run?
Projects run for up to 36 months. The earliest project start date is 1 January of the year following the submission deadline.
Who submits the application for SNSF Weave Lead Agency, South Tyrol?
The Swiss principal investigator submits a single application to SNSF; the South Tyrolean partner does not submit a separate application. Both parties must agree roles and budget in advance.
Can I hold other SNSF grants while leading a Weave Lead Agency project?
Yes, you may hold a maximum of two concurrent SNSF project grants. One must be a Weave/Lead Agency project, and the other must address a clearly distinct research topic.
What counts as a valid South Tyrolean partner for Weave Lead Agency?
Your partner must be a research-active institution in South Tyrol (Province of Bolzano). Service contracts or data-provision agreements do not satisfy the bilateral collaboration requirement.
When is the annual deadline for Weave Lead Agency, South Tyrol?
The deadline is 1 April each year; the next round closes on 1 April 2027.
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