Fellowship

Internationell postdok inom humaniora och samhällsvetenskap samt utbildningsvetenskap

Vetenskapsrådet Original Source
Award

kr 1,300,000 - kr 1,350,000

Deadline

Feb 18, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Sweden

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The International Postdoc grant aims to give newly graduated researchers with a doctoral degree 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 researchers who have obtained their doctoral degree from a Swedish university or the European University Institute in Florence, Italy within the past 2 years, or who will complete their degree before the start of the grant period (by June 30, 2025). Recipients must be employed by their Swedish host institution throughout the grant period while working abroad. The program supports postdoctoral research in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences.

Duration 18 - 37 mo
Decision Beginning of June 2025

Who Can Apply

Region
Sweden
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic
Post-degree
Up to 3 years

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Applications are reviewed by a review panel consisting of Swedish and international researchers. At least three members review and grade each application individually, with possible additional external reviewers. The entire panel meets to discuss and prioritize applications before submitting recommendations to the Subject Council for Humanities and Social Sciences.

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • housing

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • geographic_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder