Åke Wiberg Foundation Grants for Medical Research

The Åke Wiberg Foundation supports medical research in Sweden by awarding grants to group leaders who obtained their doctorate within the past ten years and have developed an independent line of research. The foundation funds projects in both basic and clinical research. A key target group is newly appointed Assistant Professor (or equivalent time-limited career positions) who, after completing their PhD and postdoctoral training (preferably abroad), are now establishing a research group to address an important medical question. Grants are awarded to advance the research project and may be used for operating costs, equipment, or salaries for members of the research group. Typical grants range from SEK 400,000 to 600,000 per year and are awarded for up to three years, granted on a yearly basis requiring a new application each year. Additionally, the foundation awards a special three-year Åke Wiberg Major Grant of SEK 1.5 million per year (totaling SEK 4.5 million) to the highest-ranked application in the scientific review process. The Major Grant recipient also receives funds to organize a conference in their field of research.