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Weave – SNSF/Formas (Switzerland–Sweden)
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026; Formas (Swedish partner) next deadline October 2026. If applying via Formas, copy must be submitted to SNSF within 7 days.
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Weave funds bilateral research collaborations between Swiss and Swedish researchers over up to four years, with project management and funding handled by either SNSF (for Swiss lead) or Formas (for Swedish lead). The call is open to teams working in any research area in Switzerland paired with Swedish partners in environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning. Both teams must start their projects simultaneously, and the application is submitted in a single stage to the Lead Agency with a copy to the partner agency.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — Swiss applicant (SNSF) paired with Swedish partner (Formas); bilateral collaboration |
| Application | Single stage; if submitted to Formas as Lead Agency, copy to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral project funding under the Weave framework between SNSF and Sweden's Formas (environment, agricultural sciences, spatial planning). Swiss applicant must be hosted at a Swiss institution; max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants, of which one must be Weave/Lead Agency/ICS. Topics of concurrent grants must be clearly distinct. Project start date must be the same in both countries.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers with a Swedish institutional partner (or vice versa)
- •Teams working on environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning topics eligible under Formas
- •Research groups seeking 48-month funding for joint projects with synchronized start dates
- •Researchers not currently holding more than one simultaneous SNSF project grant
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 October 2026 (to SNSF as Lead Agency or to Formas, with copy to the other agency within 7 days)
- •Single-stage application
- •Up to 48-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm topic eligibility with your Swedish partner before drafting: Formas remit covers environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning; Swiss researchers must validate that the project aligns with both remits.
- ✓Submit to SNSF Lead Agency or Formas as the lead, but allow 7 days for cross-submission to the partner agency, delays here risk rejection for incomplete dossiers.
- ✓Synchronize project start dates across institutions; the call requires both teams to begin on the same calendar date, which affects institutional approvals and budgeting on both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to Weave if I am a Swiss researcher?
Yes, Swiss researchers can apply if they have a Swedish institutional partner; the application goes to SNSF as Lead Agency, with a copy to Formas within 7 days.
How long is a Weave project?
Up to 48 months from a synchronized start date across Switzerland and Sweden.
What research areas does Weave fund?
Any research area is eligible in Switzerland; Swedish partners must work in environment, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning under the Formas remit.
Do both teams have to submit separately?
No, the application is submitted once to the Lead Agency (SNSF or Formas) with a copy submitted to the partner agency within 7 days.
Can I hold Weave and another SNSF grant at the same time?
You may hold at most two simultaneous SNSF project grants, and one must be a Weave, Lead Agency, or ICS project.
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