Visit the websites of the funding organisations for the latest information about current calls, deadlines and requirements for applicants.
Governmental research councils
Swedish Energy Agency
The Swedish Energy Agency funds research on renewable energy and sustainable technology for future energy systems.
Visit the Swedish Energy Agency (energimyndigheten.se)
Formas
Formas supports research that can contribute to sustainable development in the environment, agricultural sciences (such as agriculture and forestry) and spatial planning.
Visit Formas (formas.se)
Forte
Forte funds research in health, working life and welfare, with a focus on societal benefit and evidence-based solutions.
Visit Forte (forte.se)
Swedish Research Council (VR)
The Swedish Research Council funds research infrastructure and research in all disciplinary domains, with a particular focus on basic research.
Visit the Swedish Research Council (vr.se)
Vinnova
Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, funds needs-driven research and innovation in technology, transport, communication and working life.
Visit Vinnova (vinnova.se)
Research foundations
The Erling-Persson Foundation
The foundation primarily supports research in medicine and healthcare, but also promotes teaching, education and the development of children and young people.
Visit the Erling-Persson Foundation (erlingpersonsstiftelse.se)
Kempestiftelserna
Kempe grants are available to individuals belonging to institutions that conduct research or education in the Swedish counties of Norrbotten, Västerbotten or Västernorrland. The application requires approval from the head of your department (or equivalent).
Visit Kempestiftelserna (kempe.com)
Mistra – the Swedish foundation for strategic environmental research
Mistra invests in research that can solve environmental problems and strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness.
Visit Mistra (mistra.org)
Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ)
RJ funds research in the humanities and social sciences.
Visit Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (rj.se)
Royal Skyttean Society
The Royal Skyttean Society supports the cultural and scientific development of Norrland.
Visit the Royal Skyttean Society (skytteanskasamfundet.se)
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences supports research and education in most scientific fields through scholarships, grants, research fellow positions and scientific exchanges.
Visit the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (kva.se)
The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)
STINT funds projects that promote internationalisation of research and higher education.
Visit STINT (stint.se)
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF)
The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research funds research in science, technology and medicine with potential for industrial application.
Visit the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (strategiska.se)
The Wallenberg Foundations
Sweden’s largest private research funding body supports excellent and long-term research in several areas through 16 different foundations. Many calls require internal nomination through your faculty. Learn about the process well in advance.
Visit the Wallenberg Foundations (wallenberg.org)
Finding calls
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