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.