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Vetenskapsrådet (Swedish Research Council) is Sweden's largest governmental funding body for basic research. The organization supports research across all scientific disciplines including medicine, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences. It plays a central role in developing Swedish research by funding high-quality research projects and research infrastructure.
Funding Opportunities
Project grant for research into racism
The Swedish Research Council is issuing a call for project grants to support research into racism as part of a specific Government mandate. The purpose of the project grant is to give researchers the freedom to formulate the research concept, method and implementation themselves, as well as to solve a specific research task within a limited period. The call is intended to increase knowledge in the area and thereby contribute to reducing the prevalence of racism in Swedish society. Applications may include both the background to and explanations of racism, its development over time and its consequences for individuals and societies. They may also focus on the design, implementation, and effects of various types of measures to counter the occurrence and consequences of racism. The research may also address related areas such as discrimination, xenophobia, migration and integration, human rights, racial biology, slavery, and violent extremism. Applications may derive from different scholarly disciplines and may also include multi-disciplinary or cross-disciplinary perspectives and research teams. Both contemporary and historical circumstances may be studied, and the research may cover both local and national circumstances, as well as international comparisons.
Project grant for research into democracy, societal resilience and reform processes
The purpose of the project grant is to give researchers the freedom to formulate their own research concept, method and implementation, and to solve a specific research task within a limited period. This is a project grant with focus, aimed at supporting research into democracy, societal resilience and reform processes. The research projects are expected to generate new knowledge that can support democracy, societal resilience, and reform processes in Sweden's immediate neighbourhood. Applications from all fields of science, as well as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, are welcome. In times of democratic backsliding, instability, and increasing geopolitical tensions, there is a growing need for research that examines how democratic institutions can contribute to peace, security, and resilience both in Eastern Europe and globally. Of particular relevance are studies examining the interaction between democracy, security, and sustainable societal development. This includes, for example, how education, economic growth, job creation, trade, innovation, and the green and digital transitions can strengthen the durability of democracy and promote stability and reform capacity.
Project grant for research into migration and integration
The purpose of the project grant is to give researchers the freedom to formulate their own research idea, method and implementation, and to solve a specific research task within a limited period. This is a project grant with focus, aimed at supporting research into migration and integration. Within the framework for the national research program on migration and integration, the Swedish Research Council is issuing a call for project grants in this area. The grant aims to support high-quality research and knowledge development in the field of migration and integration. Applications may include all aspects of migration, migrants and integration. Applications may derive from all scientific disciplines and may also include multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives and research teams. Both current and historical circumstances may be studied, and the research may cover both local and national circumstances, as well as international comparisons. As one of the ambitions of the programme is to increase the impact of the research results in society, the Swedish Research Council will arrange specific seminars and other activities aimed at disseminating the research results. Researchers awarded funds within the programme are expected to participate in such activities.
Grant for recruiting international visiting researchers to Sweden 2026
The purpose of the grant is to give higher education institutions and other research organisations the opportunity to develop and strengthen a research field by recruiting, in the near future, a prominent researcher with current employment and research activities outside Europe. The grant is to cover expenses for the recruitment and for salary for employment in Sweden during a limited period. The visiting researcher is expected to take part in the department's research and contribute to strengthening the existing research environment, with the ambition to establish their research activities at the organisation in the long term. The grant is a standard amount of 2,000,000 SEK per year covering a 12 month full-time visit in Sweden. The grant may be used for the researcher's salary during their stay in Sweden and may also fund costs relating to the researcher's relocation, such as moving expenses, rent of housing, travel between Sweden and the home country, and some research expenses caused by the relocation. Costs for accompanying family members may also be included. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed by a panel with broad subject expertise.
International post doc within artistic research
The purpose of the project grant is to give newly qualified researchers with a doctoral degree from a Swedish higher education institution (HEI) the opportunity to expand their networks and their competences by working abroad under secure employment conditions. The grant is also intended to promote the quality and renewal of Swedish research. This international postdoc grant specifically supports artistic research, covering all artistic areas such as architecture, visual art, circus, dance and choreography, design, film, photography, arts and crafts, curatorial practices, literature, music, opera, performance, theatre, and multi-disciplinary artistic activities. Recipients must spend at least two-thirds of the grant period at a foreign host department while remaining employed in Sweden. The grant provides funding for salary, housing abroad, research costs, and support for accompanying family members during the international research period.
Bidrag för att rekrytera internationella gästforskare till Sverige 2026
This grant program from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) aims to enable Swedish universities and research organizations to develop and strengthen research areas by recruiting distinguished international researchers currently employed outside Europe. The grant covers costs associated with recruitment and salary expenses for employment in Sweden for a limited period of 12 months. The guest researcher is expected to contribute to the institution's research and help strengthen the existing research environment, with the ambition of establishing their research activities at the organization on a longer-term basis. The recruited researcher must have been established with research activities outside Europe for at least 2 years and have a career age of at least 5 years post-PhD. The organization is expected to cover additional recruitment costs beyond the granted amount, including long-term salary costs. The researcher must be employed by the Swedish institution during the entire visit.
Projektbidrag för internationella samarbeten inom pandemiberedskap (BE READY)
This project grant supports international collaborations within the European partnership for pandemic preparedness (BE READY), aimed at helping Europe better predict and respond to new threats from infectious diseases. Sweden participates through Vetenskapsrådet in the BE READY call 'Advancing knowledge of host and pathogen dynamics to better combat emerging diseases'. The grant is designed for Swedish researchers participating in international consortia with partners from at least three participating countries. Applications are submitted through a two-stage process, with an initial sketch application followed by a full application. The grant supports all project-related costs including salaries, facilities, operating costs, and overhead.
Etableringsbidrag inom medicin och hälsa
Etableringsbidrag inom medicin och hälsa är ett bidrag från Vetenskapsrådet som syftar till att ge juniora forskare möjlighet att etablera sig som självständiga forskare i Sverige. Bidraget är specifikt inriktat mot forskare inom medicin- och hälsovetenskap som befinner sig i etableringsfasen av sin karriär. Detta är en kommande utlysning som öppnar 11 februari 2026 och stänger 17 mars 2026. Bidraget erbjuds av Vetenskapsrådet, Sveriges centrala forskningsfinansierande myndighet, och är utformat för att stödja forskare i att bygga upp sin egen forskningsverksamhet och forskningsgrupp inom medicin och hälsa.
Konsolideringsbidrag inom precisionsmedicin
This is a consolidator grant within precision medicine offered by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). The purpose of the grant is to give the most outstanding younger researchers the opportunity to consolidate their research and expand their activities as independent researchers in the field of precision medicine. Within the framework of this call, the Swedish Research Council wants to support researchers who have a scientifically interesting research idea and who can translate and implement the research task and thereby advance the research front or fill existing knowledge gaps. The initiative is part of a research program within precision medicine.
Bidrag till forskningstid i klinisk miljö
Detta bidrag syftar till att ge kliniskt verksamma forskare möjlighet att bedriva forskning på deltid samtidigt som de utvecklar sin kliniska kompetens. Bidraget är utformat för att stärka och förnya den medicinska och kliniska forskningen i Sverige genom att möjliggöra kombinationen av klinisk verksamhet och forskningsaktiviteter. Programmet riktar sig till kliniskt verksamma läkare och andra sjukvårdsprofessionella som vill integrera forskning i sin kliniska karriär. Genom att ge tid för forskning parallellt med kliniskt arbete skapas förutsättningar för att utveckla både forskning och vårdkvalitet.
Projektbidrag inom medicin och hälsa
Syftet med projektbidraget är att du som forskare ges frihet att själv formulera forskningsidé, metod och utförande, samt att lösa en definierad forskningsuppgift inom en begränsad tid. Detta är ett projektbidrag från Vetenskapsrådet, Sveriges centrala forskningsfinansiär, som stödjer grundforskning och samhällsvetenskaplig forskning av högsta kvalitet. Utlysningen riktar sig specifikt till forskning inom medicin och hälsa. Forskare ges möjlighet att utveckla och genomföra sina egna forskningsprojekt med full metodologisk frihet. Projektbidraget omfattar en begränsad tidsperiod och syftar till att lösa väl definierade forskningsfrågor inom det medicinska och hälsorelaterade området.
Internationell postdok inom konstnärlig forskning
The International Postdoc in Artistic Research grant provides newly graduated researchers with a doctorate from a Swedish university the opportunity to expand their network and competence by working abroad under secure employment conditions. The grant also rewards the quality and renewal of Swedish research. The grant is intended for individual researchers who have obtained a doctoral degree within the last 2 years, or who will have obtained their degree before the start of the grant period (by December 31, 2026 at the latest). The purpose is to support early career researchers in artistic research to develop their skills, independence, and international networks by conducting research at a foreign host institution for 18-36 months. The grant covers salary, accommodation during the stay abroad, cost-of-living allowances according to URA rules or equivalent costs, and a limited amount for research expenses. An additional allowance can be requested for accompanying family members.
Projektbidrag inom konstnärlig forskning
The Swedish Research Council offers project grants within artistic research to support research on artistic grounds. The grant provides freedom for researchers to formulate their own research ideas, methods, and execution, and to solve a defined research task within a limited time. Artistic research encompasses research on artistic grounds within all artistic fields, including architecture, visual arts, circus, dance and choreography, design, film, photography, crafts, curatorial practices, literature, music, opera, performance, theatre, and artistic interdisciplinary activities. The funding is intended for individual researchers in collaboration with their organizations (Swedish universities or other approved Swedish organizations). The grant supports all project-related costs including salaries, premises, operational costs, and depreciation costs. Applications will be assessed by a specialized review group consisting of Swedish and international researchers based on criteria including quality of artistic research, innovation, applicant competence, feasibility, and relevance. The funding period can range from 1 to 3 years starting in January 2027, with grant amounts ranging from 400,000 to 1,500,000 SEK per year.
Nätverksbidrag för samarbeten med USA inom cancerforskning
The Swedish Research Council offers network grants to enable researchers in Sweden to establish or develop networks with researchers in the USA in cancer research for a limited time period. The grant supports internationalization and mobility between research groups in the two countries. The network grant aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between research groups in Sweden and the USA, explore opportunities for joint applications, and seek international funding to deepen international collaboration. The bilateral cooperation agreement between Sweden and the USA regarding cancer research aims to achieve faster research results through increased researcher exchange. The grant can be used for project and coordination-related costs such as venues, joint workshops and network meetings (e.g., travel), and minor project-related costs for joint studies. The grant is 200,000 SEK and includes compensation for indirect costs.
Research Project Grant for Development of Methods to Replace, Reduce and Refine Animal Experiments (3R)
The Swedish Research Council offers project grants specifically aimed at developing methods for replacement, reduction, and/or refinement of animal experiments according to the 3R principle. The purpose of this project grant is to give researchers freedom to formulate their own research ideas, methods, and implementation, and to solve a defined research task within a limited time. Projects must have 3R relevance, meaning they must develop methods for replacing animal experiments with alternatives, reducing the number of animals used, or refining procedures to minimize suffering and improve welfare. The grant supports research across medicine and health, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. Funding ranges from 400,000 to 800,000 SEK per year for periods of 1-3 years, starting in January 2027. Applications must be submitted in English (except for the popular science description in Swedish) and will be evaluated by Swedish and international experts based on scientific quality, innovation, applicant competence, and feasibility, as well as relevance to 3R principles.
Projektbidrag för internationella samarbeten inom hjärnhälsa (BrainHealth)
This grant supports international collaborations within brain health to identify factors that affect brain health throughout life, from fetal stage to old age, as well as methods to monitor and/or influence these factors. The call is within the new European partnership BrainHealth, where Sweden through the Swedish Research Council is one of 32 countries participating in the call 'Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan – in the field of neurodegenerative disorders'. Applications must be part of a consortium with partners from at least three participating countries. Swedish researchers can participate as one of maximum two Swedish project leaders in the consortium. The funding is intended for project-related costs including salaries, facilities, operational costs, and depreciation costs.
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