About
Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse (Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation) has supported Swedish basic research since its founding in 1917, having granted nearly 42 billion kronor to date. The foundation provides over 2.5 billion kronor annually to excellent basic research and education in Sweden across multiple disciplines including medicine, physics, technology, natural sciences, and humanities. It operates strategic programs for long-term development of national competence in key future areas and supports initiatives like the Wallenberg Academy Fellows and various proof-of-concept programs.
Funding Opportunities
Proof of Concept-anslag inom AI, kvantteknik eller IKT
Syftet med Proof of Concept (PoC)-anslag är att överbrygga gapet mellan akademisk forskning och innovation. Anslaget ger forskare möjlighet att utveckla sina tidiga upptäckter mot validerade metoder, produkter eller processer samt möjliggör aktiviteter som validerar och påskyndar projektets utveckling och förbereder för innovation och kommersialisering. KAW utlyser i samarbete med WASP och WACQT Proof of Concept-anslag inom AI, kvantteknik eller IKT. Anslaget är kopplat till Wallenberg Launchpad (WALP)-mekanismen som består av individuella coachningssessioner och fortsatt stöd under PoC-projektet. Behöriga att ansöka är forskare anställda vid ett svenskt universitet som har eller har haft anslag från Wallenbergstiftelserna, eller som ingår i ett av KAW:s strategiska program.
Proof of Concept in Materials Science
The Proof of Concept grant is designed to bridge the gap from academic research to innovations in materials science. The grant gives researchers the opportunity to develop their early-stage discoveries towards validated methods, products or processes and provides the opportunity to carry out activities that validate and accelerate the development of the project and prepare for innovation and commercialization. This call is a collaboration between KAW and WISE (Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability). The Proof of Concept grant is tied to the Wallenberg Launch Pad (WALP) mechanism that provides support for academic scientists to develop innovations that make an impact in society. The grant will be paid directly to the researcher's university and the use of the grant must comply with the university's regulations, the Swedish professor's privilege and the specific terms and conditions of the grant as stated by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Proof of Concept Grants in AI, Quantum technologies or ICT
The purpose of the Proof of Concept grant is to bridge the gap from academic research to innovations. The grant gives researchers the opportunity to develop their early-stage discoveries towards validated methods, products or processes and provides the opportunity to carry out activities that validate and accelerate the development of the project and prepare for innovation and commercialization. This is a directed call opened by KAW in collaboration with WASP and WACQT specifically for AI, Quantum Technologies or ICT. The Proof of Concept grant is tied to the Wallenberg Launch Pad (WALP) mechanism that provides support for academic scientists to develop innovations that make an impact in society. When submitting an application, special emphasis should be placed on describing how the scientist intends to verify the usability and suitability of a new method, product or process developed from research, as well as activities that prepare this for innovation or commercialization. The grant will be paid directly to the researcher's university and the use of the grant must comply with the university's regulations, the Swedish professor's privilege and the specific terms and conditions of the grant as stated by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
The Wallenberg – Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Stanford, USA
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has established a long-term postdoctoral scholarship program at Stanford University. The purpose of the program is to bring outstanding young Swedish scientists to Stanford University for one to two years of postdoctoral study and research. The program is open for all disciplines. The Postdoctoral Fellows are given the opportunity to participate in a broad range of interdisciplinary activities and programs that characterize Stanford's approach to research and education. After completing their postdoc visit at Stanford, the Scholars will be supported upon their return to Sweden and use their experience from Stanford for the benefit of Sweden. Applicants must have a doctor's degree from a Swedish University not older than 2 years after the dissertation date and must have a connection to a Swedish University or corresponding non-profit research organization. The stipend amounts to approximately USD 70,000 annually for up to two years, with additional travel grants and family allowances available. Following the postdoctoral studies, there is an opportunity to receive funding from the Wallenberg Foundation to support a research position at a Swedish university for up to two years if the applicant cannot find another position.
The Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has established a long-term postdoctoral fellowship program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. The purpose of the program is to bring outstanding young Swedish scientists to NTU for two years of postdoctoral research and studies. The program is open for all disciplines at NTU. The Postdoctoral Fellows are given the opportunity to participate in a broad range of interdisciplinary activities and programs that characterize NTU's approach to research and education. After completing their postdoctoral visit, the Fellows will be supported upon their return to Sweden and use their experience from NTU for the benefit of Sweden. Successful candidates will be employed by NTU with an annual base salary starting at Singapore dollar (SGD) 70,000, plus a family cost or cost of living allowance starting at SGD 30,000 and an annual research allowance of SGD 5,000 each year over their two-year fellowship.
2026: Wallenberg Academy Fellows 2021 prolongation grant
Wallenberg Academy Fellows who received their grant in 2021 can be nominated for another five years of funding. Up to 40% of the original Wallenberg Academy Fellows 2021 may obtain an extension. Swedish Universities and institutions of higher education are invited to nominate Wallenberg Academy Fellows appointed 2021 for the prolongation. The nominating University should guarantee that the researcher will obtain a relevant position at the University and is expected to take long term responsibility for their nominated Fellow. A prolongation grant of SEK 2,200,000 will be granted per year during five years for all disciplines. Fellows who are not granted prolongation will receive a bridge grant of SEK 1 million for year 6 if the researcher maintains a relevant position at a Swedish University or an institution of higher education during this year. The universities co-fund the initiative by guaranteeing that 50% of the researcher's salary is covered by the university. The evaluation process includes thorough evaluation of written documentation as well as personal interviews and consultations with external international reviewers. Two evaluation panels approved by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and other Swedish Academies will be responsible for the evaluation.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 8
- Active Now
- 6
- Source Domain
- kaw.wallenberg.org
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