Strategisk rekrytering av biträdande lektorer

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.

60 - 121 mo

Renewable (5yr)

By June 2026

research humanities social sciences medicine health sciences natural sciences technology engineering educational sciences artistic research

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Organization Types

academic

Project Locations

🇸🇪 Sweden

Region

Sweden

How to apply

Institutional approval Matching funds

Stages

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

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