SNSF
Weave – Lead Agency (with FAPESP São Paulo)
Rolling deadline
Last seen in a scan/import: .
Catalog updated: .
These timestamps are not source verification. Confirm the current deadline and your eligibility on the funder’s call page before applying.
No deadline is on file for this call. Check SNSF's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.
Weave, Lead Agency with FAPESP São Paulo funds joint Swiss-Brazilian research projects, letting a single evaluation by either SNSF or FAPESP (alternating as Lead Agency each year) cover both partners. Swiss researchers paired with a São Paulo-based collaborator can apply for up to 36 months under Regular Grants or 48 months under Thematic Grants, with no fixed deadline since the call runs continuously.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Duration | Up to 36 months (Regular Grants) or 48 months (Thematic Grants) |
| Consortium | Required — joint project with a partner researcher applying in parallel to FAPESP (São Paulo), SNSF and FAPESP alternate as Lead Agency yearly |
| Application | Submit to whichever agency is Lead Agency that year; if submitted to FAPESP, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | CHBR |
Eligibility & scope
Joint Swiss-Brazilian funding via the Weave/Lead Agency process using FAPESP's Regular Grants and Thematic Grants schemes. Applicants may hold max two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which must be this Weave/Lead Agency project; topics of the two projects must be clearly distinct. Applications must be submitted in English.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers in Switzerland with a partner researcher applying in parallel to FAPESP in São Paulo
- •Applicants holding at most two simultaneous project funding grants, this project being one
- •Teams whose project topic is clearly distinct from any other concurrent grant
- •Projects fitting FAPESP's Regular Grants or Thematic Grants schemes
- •Applicants able to prepare and submit the proposal in English
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; call is continuous with no fixed submission date
- •Submit to whichever agency is Lead Agency that year; if filed with FAPESP, a copy must reach SNSF via mySNF within 7 days
- •Duration up to 36 months for Regular Grants or 48 months for Thematic Grants
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm which agency holds Lead Agency status for the year before preparing your submission package, since the process and forms follow that agency's rules.
- ✓If filing through FAPESP, calendar the 7-day mySNF copy requirement immediately, missing it risks the Swiss side of the application.
- ✓Keep the Swiss and Brazilian project descriptions tightly aligned since both sides are evaluated as one joint proposal despite separate submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Weave, Lead Agency with FAPESP funding last?
Up to 36 months under FAPESP's Regular Grants scheme or up to 48 months under Thematic Grants.
Is there a deadline for the Weave, Lead Agency Brazil call?
No, the call has a rolling deadline and runs continuously.
Do I need a Brazilian partner to apply?
Yes, a consortium is required: the Swiss applicant must have a partner researcher applying in parallel to FAPESP in São Paulo.
Which agency do I submit my application to?
You submit to whichever of SNSF or FAPESP is acting as Lead Agency that year, since the two alternate annually; if you submit to FAPESP, a copy must go to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
Can I hold other grants while running a Weave, Lead Agency project?
You may hold at most two simultaneous project funding grants, one of which must be this Weave/Lead Agency project, and the topics must be clearly distinct.
Related on Grantsby
- SNSF writing tips & FAQ
Evaluation criteria, proposal structure, common mistakes.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
Similar grants
Weave Lead Agency – Sao Paulo
SNSFWeave Lead Agency
SNSFDeadline: 1 Apr 2027Lead Agency
SNSFWeave Lead Agency – South Tyrol
SNSFDeadline: 1 Apr 2027Weave
SNSFDeadline: 1 Apr 2027
Browse Related
Could Weave – Lead Agency (with FAPESP São Paulo) be right for you?
See your personalised match score for this grant and others in 30 seconds. No signup needed to preview.
See my matches free →