Lead Agency Sao Paulo

Lead Agency applications are part of the SNSF's "project funding" instrument. Within this instrument, applicants are entitled to have up to three grants running simultaneously, provided that one of them is a Weave/Lead Agency/International Co-Investigator Scheme or European Partnership project and provided the three projects clearly address different topics.

The duration of the projects is the same in both countries and must not exceed the maximal duration for:

• Regular Grants 36 months
• Thematic Grants 48 months

Each funder defines its own success rate.

Applications have to be submitted in English.

Submission: The SNSF and the FAPESP have agreed to take turns as the Lead Agency on a yearly basis.

Submission deadline on the FAPESP website: 31.03.2026 and a copy must be submitted to the SNSF via mySNF within seven days.

Find more information on the SNSF or FAPESP website.