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Weave — Switzerland–Sweden (SNSF Lead Agency)
SNSF Lead Agency deadlines: 1 April 2026 and 1 October 2026; Formas (Swedish partner) next deadline October 2026. If submitted to Formas, a copy must be submitted to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days.
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Weave (SNSF Lead Agency) funds bilateral research projects between Switzerland and Sweden for up to 48 months, requiring a consortium of one Swiss researcher (hosted at an SNSF-eligible institution) and one Swedish partner (at Formas). The call is open to topics within Formas's remit: environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. Applications are submitted in a single coordinated stage, with projects launching simultaneously in both countries.
Details
| Funder | SNSF |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — bilateral Swiss–Swedish research team; Swiss applicant at SNSF, Swedish partner at Formas |
| Application | Single stage (bilateral submission); if Formas is Lead Agency, copy to SNSF within 7 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | CH |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral project funding under the Weave/Lead Agency framework between SNSF (Switzerland) and Formas (Sweden). Formas covers environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning — Swiss researchers must confirm topic eligibility with Swedish partners. Max 2 simultaneous SNSF project grants; topics must be clearly distinct. Projects start on the same date in both countries.
Who Should Apply
- •Swiss researchers based at SNSF-eligible institutions seeking a Swedish collaboration
- •Research topics within environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning
- •Teams with a confirmed Swedish partner institution eligible for Formas funding
- •Researchers ready to coordinate a bilateral submission across two funders
Key Dates
- •Deadline 1 October 2026 for SNSF Lead Agency; if Formas is Lead, submission copy due to SNSF within 7 days
- •Single-stage application (bilateral submission)
- •Projects up to 48 months, synchronized start date in both countries
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm topic eligibility with your Swedish partner early, Formas's environmental, agricultural, and spatial planning remit is the gating criterion.
- ✓If submitting via Formas as Lead Agency, budget the 7-day turnaround to file a copy with SNSF; late submissions miss the window.
- ✓Check SNSF's simultaneous grant policy: you may hold a maximum of 2 concurrent SNSF project grants, and topics must be clearly distinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to Weave if I am a Swiss researcher?
Yes, you must be hosted at an SNSF-eligible Swiss institution and work with a Swedish partner at a Formas-eligible institution.
What research topics are eligible for Weave?
Topics must fall within Formas's remit: environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, or spatial planning.
How long can a Weave project last?
Up to 48 months, with synchronized start dates in Switzerland and Sweden.
Is Weave a consortium grant?
Yes, it requires a bilateral team, one Swiss applicant and one Swedish partner, submitted as a single coordinated application.
What happens if I submit to Formas as the Lead Agency?
You must submit a copy of your application to SNSF via mySNF within 7 days of the Formas deadline.
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