Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences scholarships and grants

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is announcing scholarships in several disciplines, including mathematics, geosciences, biosciences, engineering sciences, and the social sciences.

Which grants are included in the call?

Research grants for projects, international visits or conference travel where own results are presented:

• Astronomy and Space Science: SEK 1,227,000
• Medical Sciences: SEK 1,227,000
• Humanities: SEK 1,227,000
• Chemistry: SEK 1,627,000
• Physics: SEK 1,227,000

Scholarships:

• Berzelianum (Chemistry): SEK 200,000
• Hierta–Retzius (Social purposes): SEK 5,200,000

Who can apply?

The general calls for applications are aimed at doctoral students and researchers with a doctoral degree who are active and employed at a Swedish higher education institution or another public research organisation. Among researchers, priority is given to those who obtained their doctoral degree within the past seven years, with consideration given to deductible time, such as parental leave.

The Berzelianum Scholarship may be applied for by early-career researchers engaged in chemistry studies at a university or university college. Funding from the Hierta–Retzius Scholarship Fund may be applied for purposes that benefit children and young people.

When can you apply?

The application period for the scholarships and grants listed below is 1 September to 31 October 2025.

Read more about the current scholarships and grants on the funder’s website