Strategisk rekrytering av biträdande lektorer

Vetenskapsrådet Original Source
Award

kr 3,000,000 - kr 3,000,000

Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

Sweden

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This grant program aims to give the most promising junior researchers the opportunity to develop their independence and build scientific and pedagogical merit for appointment as senior lecturer (lektor). The funding provides 3,000,000 SEK per year for five years, with the possibility of continued funding at senior lecturer level for up to an additional five years after review. The grant also rewards mobility and recruitments of strategic relevance to the higher education institution. Applications require nomination by a Swedish university or higher education institution. The program is based on a government assignment and supports strategic recruitment to strengthen research capacity and quality at Swedish universities.

Duration 60 - 121 mo
Renewable (5yr)
Decision By June 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
Sweden
Project in
Sweden
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Institutional approval Matching funds

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal cover_letter

Review process

Applications are reviewed by international peer review panels organized into three review groups. At least three panel members individually review each application. The full panel meets to discuss and prioritize applications before submitting recommendations to the Director General.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • career_services

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder