ÅForsk Research Grants 2026

Award

kr 400,000 - kr 4,000,000

Deadline

Mar 09, 2026

Due in 7 days
Location

Sweden

Applicants

individual, team

About This Opportunity

ÅForsk offers research grants for early-career researchers in engineering and applied sciences across three tracks: Career Age 0-3 years (doctorate awarded 2023-2025), Career Age 4-7 years (doctorate awarded 2019-2022), and Academic-Industry Collaboration Projects (open to all ages, with priority for those meeting the 7-year requirement). The foundation focuses on bold, new ideas within focus areas including Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Process Development, Infrastructure, Materials, Products from Renewable Sources, and Safety. Grants range from 400,000 SEK to 4,000,000 SEK for projects up to five years. Applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish university or higher education institution.

Duration 12 - 61 mo
Decision 3 months

Who Can Apply

Region
Sweden
Project in
Sweden
Applicants
individual, team
Organizations
academic
Post-degree
Up to 8 years

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal budget letters_of_recommendation references

Review process

Scientific review by reviewers within the foundation's focus areas. Decisions made by the board in June.

Additional benefits

  • equipment

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • acknowledge_funder