Research Grants for Individual Researchers and Organizations

The Lars Hierta Memorial Foundation accepts applications from individual researchers and organizations for research projects in all subject areas, provided that the applicant is active in Sweden. The foundation distributes approximately SEK 6 million annually for scientific purposes, with grants typically ranging from SEK 20,000 to SEK 40,000. Applications over SEK 50,000 are not considered. The requested amount should cover the costs of the project's implementation. Grants are not provided for projects already completed, nor for the applicant's maintenance or salary. The foundation only provides one-time grants and does not commit to continued support. No individual researcher can be awarded a grant for more than three consecutive years. Printing grants for doctoral theses are not granted, nor are funds granted for travel within the medical field. The foundation disburses grants directly to the grantee or to organizations, universities, and colleges in Sweden. Overhead costs or other administrative costs should not burden the grant. Applications can be submitted in English, but the project summary must be written in Swedish. Grants are awarded once a year with decisions normally communicated in January.