Östads Stiftelse

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Östads Stiftelse is a Swedish foundation established in 1774, dedicated to financing education for youth in agricultural and forestry industries (areella näringar). The foundation owns Östads säteri, an estate located by Lake Mjörn near Alingsås. To fund its educational mission, the foundation operates forestry, agriculture, gravel and rock quarrying, as well as rental of residential properties. Annually, around 500 students participate in 20-25 courses at Östad in collaboration with universities including Linnéuniversitetet, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU), and Göteborgs Universitet.

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Östads Stiftelse Course Activity Funding 2027

Östads Stiftelse offers financial support for educational course activities, study trips, and guest lecturers for 2027. The foundation provides funding for courses related to forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, landscape, and related fields at university, high school, and doctoral levels. Applicants can receive financial support for travel costs, daily allowances for teachers, external accommodation, meal costs, and other direct costs related to courses held at Östad estate. The foundation also provides free use of Östad facilities including accommodation for up to 38 people, kitchen facilities, common areas, outdoor grill, and a fully equipped classroom. Study trips to sawmills, pulp mills, timber industries and similar locations within the foundation's purpose are also eligible for funding. Additionally, funding is available for guest lecturer expenses including travel, accommodation, and honoraria.

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Nov 04, 2026 education

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Total Funding Opportunities: 2
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Source Domain: ostadsstiftelse.se

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