Discover Funding Opportunities

Fulbright Graduate Student / Research Program

The Swedish Fulbright Commission issues grants to outstanding Swedish students who embody the mission of the Fulbright program. Grants are available for master's and doctoral programs or non-degree doctoral-level research at universities in the United States for up to a full academic year. The application process begins 18 months before the desired enrollment date at a U.S. university. Grants are open for all fields of study, except medicine (with the exception of public health and medical research), dentistry or veterinary medicine. For degree-seeking applicants, the minimum period of stay in the United States is one academic year (10 months). Visiting student researchers may apply for a period of 4-12 months. Fulbright grantees benefit from the expertise of the International Institute of Education (IIE) throughout the application and placement processes at U.S. universities. Students are chosen based on their academic merit and leadership potential. The Fulbright Program expects their grantees to demonstrate outstanding academic performance and actively contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding as unofficial ambassadors of their country. Swedish grantees receive a cash award from the Fulbright Commission and may be eligible for additional financial aid and/or cost-sharing from U.S. universities for the academic year. All Fulbright grantees are required to travel on a J-1 visa with a two year rule clause, which means that the grantee must spend two years in their home country before applying for a residence permit or other type of permanent stay in the United States. In cooperation with IIE, the Fulbright Commission will assist grantees with applying for admission and for supplementary financial assistance at a selection of their preferred U.S. universities.

Innovation in Diabetes Research Grant

Diabetes Wellness Sverige invites the submission of innovative research projects for funding in the field of diabetes. The Foundation is actively seeking research projects in Sweden which in the long term can lead to improved treatment methods and potentially a working remedy for people living with diabetes. This award is aimed at early to mid-career researchers with no more than seven years of postdoctoral experience. Applications can be basic or clinical research in any area of diabetes including causes, complications, treatment and prevention. The grant provides a maximum award value of 200,000 SEK for research duration of up to 1 year, with a possible no-cost extension upon justification. Applications will only be considered from researchers working in Swedish research institutions.

Guest accommodation in Paris, Swedish Institute

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Visual and Applied Artists, IASPIS, collaborates with Institut Suedois in Paris to provide guest accommodation and stipend support for visual arts practitioners. The grant holder receives access to housing in a renovated 16th-century building in the Marais district and a stipend to cover travel and living expenses during their one-month stay. The Swedish Institute in Paris hosts programme activities involving music, literature, performing arts, design and visual arts. The purpose of this collaboration is to support artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. The six guest flats were renovated and furnished in 2019 by leading Swedish interior architects and designers. The one-room flat has two beds and a small work area, though it is primarily residential and cannot be used as a studio or rehearsal space.

Residency in Bangalore, 1 Shanthiroad

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Visual and Applied Artists, IASPIS, offers a two-month residency at 1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery in Bangalore, India. The residency is designed for professional artists in visual and applied arts to create, develop and nurture their contacts outside Sweden. 1Shanthiroad is the oldest and most established residency in Bangalore, founded in 2003, and provides a workspace, studio apartment, and integration into the local artistic community. The residency includes a stipend of SEK 45,000 to cover travel, living expenses and material costs. The studio apartments are best suited for desk work, with shared meals being a regular feature. Artists will have access to Bangalore's vibrant arts scene, including connections to artists working with gender, sexuality, and new media technology, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other artists and engage with the city's rich cultural resources including museums, galleries, botanical gardens, and craft traditions.

Guest accommodation in Berlin

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Theatre offers a stay in a guest accommodation in Berlin for professional artists in theatre who reside in Sweden and/or have their main artistic activity in Sweden. The grant holder will get access to housing and a grant to cover travel and living expenses during their stay. The purpose of these residencies abroad is to support artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture their contacts outside Sweden. Berlin offers fantastic opportunities to access vibrant theatre and cultural life. The stay can be designed according to individual needs, and provides a space for an intensive work period, to nurture contacts, or for collaborations with colleagues or other actors in the city. The accommodation is a 2-room apartment located in Kreuzberg on the 4th floor without a lift, featuring a spiral staircase. Two people working together can apply, each submitting their own application and sharing the apartment.

Residency in New York, ISCP

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Visual and Applied Artists (IASPIS) offers a residency programme at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York. The residency provides a three-month opportunity for Swedish-based practitioners in visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art, or architecture to live and work in New York. The programme includes a furnished two-room apartment on Hudson Street in Manhattan and a studio space of approximately 25 square meters at ISCP. The residency aims to support artists' opportunities to create, develop their practice, and nurture international contacts outside Sweden. Recipients receive a grant of SEK 90,000 to cover travel, living expenses, and certain material costs during the residency period. Four three-month residencies are offered annually for 2027, covering the periods of January-March, April-June, July-September, and October-December.

Project grant - Film

This grant is to support film projects that promote artistic development. The project must have a clearly formulated goal with a clear start and end date. You can apply for project grants for the production of short and documentary films or for experiments and development work. The Swedish Arts Grants Committee is rarely able to finance entire films, so it is recommended to apply for a project grant for a certain phase of a production, such as getting started with a production, and then make new applications for later stages. The grant can cover costs directly related to the project, including salaries for the applicant and other participants, materials, premises rental, or travel expenses. Applications are assessed based on artistic quality and financial need, with review conducted by a panel of practicing artists or experts in film.

Project grant

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee offers project grants to support practitioners in the field of music, including musicians, composers, music producers, and conductors. This grant is designed to support projects that promote artistic development with a clearly formulated goal and defined start and end dates. Applicants can seek funding to work in project form with creating new music, trying new working methods, or developing new techniques. The grant covers costs directly related to the project such as salaries for the applicant and other participants, materials, premises rental, or travel expenses. Recipients must be professional artists who earn a living entirely or partly from artistic activities and regularly present their art to an audience or in an artistic context. The grant amount is determined based on the submitted project budget, with no defined cap on the amount that can be requested.

Residency in Berlin, Bethanien

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Visual and Applied Artists, IASPIS, offers a residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin. This 5.5-month residency program runs from January to June 2027 and provides artists with a 55-square-metre studio, access to various workshops, and a 74-square-metre furnished apartment. The residency is designed to support professional practitioners in visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art, or architecture. Artists-in-residence have the opportunity to develop and implement projects while making valuable contacts in Berlin's vibrant art scene. Künstlerhaus Bethanien is a studio programme and project workshop for international contemporary art with 25 studios, focusing on providing individual support and creating connections among artists in the programme and the wider local community. The grant amount of 130,000 SEK is intended to cover travel and living expenses as well as some material costs during the residency period.

Residency in Berlin, Germany

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Music offers a residency programme in Berlin for professional musical artists in electronic pop music with a focus on house and techno. This residency provides an opportunity for artistic immersion and contacts within electronic pop music. The residency includes studio space and accommodation in the Kreuzberg district. The accommodation is paid for by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee, while the workplace is planned and financed by the grant holder in collaboration with a local coordinator. The residency aims to promote artistic development as well as broaden the work and future income opportunities of artists-in-residence. The duration is typically 4-8 weeks based on the applicant's desired length of stay and availability. For a four-week stay, the grant holder receives SEK 50,000, which covers the residency grant, standardized travel costs, and accommodation expenses.

Working Grants and Long-Term Grants - Visual and Applied Arts

Working grants provide practitioners in the visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art or architecture with the opportunity to pursue and deepen their artistic practice. The grants are available for periods of one, two, five or ten years. One and two-year working grants are tax-exempt, while five and ten-year grants are taxable. The Swedish Arts Grants Committee determines the appropriate grant period based on the applicant's experience and artistic development. Grant recipients are selected based on the quality of artistic activities and the applicant's financial need, with the goal of distributing grants to artists in different parts of the country and across a variety of artistic expressions. Applications are accepted once per year and require submission of work samples demonstrating current artistic practice.

International exchanges and travel grants theatre

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support theatre artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This includes support for international exchanges and travels abroad as well as international exchanges in Sweden. For travels abroad, exchanges may involve guest performances, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, or active participation in events. Artists can also apply for self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, attending courses or workshops, visiting festivals or conferences, or meeting with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, artists can apply to invite foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative work, symposia, seminars, workshops or artistic projects aimed at strengthening artistic development and international contacts. The grant typically covers travel and living expenses, and in some cases transportation and participation fees, but does not include production costs, fees or salaries.

International Exchanges and Travel Grants Film

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support film artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This grant supports two main types of activities: international exchanges and travels abroad, and international exchanges in Sweden. For travel abroad, the grant covers various forms of exchange including guest performances, screenings at festivals, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, or active participation in events, as well as self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, attending courses or workshops, visiting festivals or conferences, or meeting with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, the grant supports inviting foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative work or knowledge sharing through symposia, seminars, workshops, or artistic projects. The grants typically cover travel and living expenses, and in some cases transportation and participation fees, but do not include production costs, fees, or salaries.

International Exchanges and Travel Grants - Music

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This grant program is specifically for professional artists in the field of music, including musicians, composers, music producers and conductors. The grant supports two main types of activities: international exchanges and travels abroad (such as guest performances, tours, work stays, workshops, active participation in events, or self-initiated professional development trips); and international exchanges in Sweden (inviting foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative work). The program aims to strengthen artists' international contacts and artistic development. Applications are accepted year-round with decisions made four times annually.

International exchanges and travel grants - Dance and Circus

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support dancers, choreographers, and circus artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This funding includes two main types: international exchanges and travels abroad, and international exchanges in Sweden. For travel abroad, grants can support guest performances, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, active participation in events, or self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, courses, festivals, or meetings with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, artists can apply to invite foreign artists to Sweden for collaborations, workshops or seminars that strengthen artistic development and international contacts. The program is designed for artist-initiated exchanges rather than institutional programming. Applications are accepted year-round with decisions made quarterly, and grants can be awarded retroactively if applied for before the exchange takes place.

International Exchange and Travel Grant - Visual and Applied Arts

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides international exchange and travel grants to support artists in visual arts, photography, design, crafts, illustration, textile art, and architecture. The program supports artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad through exchanges and travel. The grants support two main types of activities: international exchanges and travel abroad (including guest performances, exhibitions, residencies, workshops, conferences, and professional development trips) and international exchanges in Sweden (inviting foreign artists for collaborative work). Grants typically cover travel and living expenses, and in some cases transportation and participation fees. The program operates on a rolling basis with decisions made four times per year. Recipients must be professional artists resident in Sweden or primarily practicing their art in Sweden, earning a living entirely or partly from artistic activities and regularly presenting their work to an audience.

Working grants and long-term grants - Dance and Circus

A working grant gives dancers, choreographers, and circus artists the opportunity to pursue and deepen their artistic practice. The Swedish Arts Grants Committee offers working grants covering periods of one, two, five or ten years. One-year working grants are typically awarded, but two- and five-year working grants are also available. Ten-year long-term grants can be awarded to major artists who have been practicing for a long time. The grant provides financial support to professional artists in the field of dance and circus who are residents in Sweden or primarily practice their art there. Recipients are selected based on artistic quality and financial need, with consideration given to distributing grants across different parts of the country and various artistic expressions.

Stiftelsen Evensonska stipendiefonden

Stiftelsen Evensonska stipendiefonden provides scholarships to one or more students with connections to Värmland who are studying at the University of Gothenburg. Eligible students must be under 30 years old and have completed at least one year of study in their field. The scholarship is available for four specific categories: students preparing to serve in the Swedish Church as priests, deacons, or church musicians; students preparing to become high school or elementary school teachers in modern European languages (except English), with preference given to German language; doctoral students in gastroenterology, with preference for studies on Crohn's disease; or doctoral students in medical kidney diseases. Students from Glava parish have priority. The scholarship can be received a maximum of three times.

Adlerbertska hospitiestiftelsen stipendium 2026

The Adlerbert Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation Scholarship is awarded to guest students at the University of Gothenburg. The scholarship amount varies, with recent years showing amounts between 4,000-6,000 SEK per scholarship. This scholarship is intended to support international students who are temporarily studying at the University of Gothenburg and plan to return to their home countries after completing their studies. Recipients must be registered at the university during the scholarship year (between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026) for a study period of at least three months. The scholarship can only be awarded once per applicant and is not available to students receiving Swedish study support (CSN) or those with permanent residence permits in Sweden.

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.

Repatriation Grant for Voluntary Repatriation

The Repatriation Grant is a financial support program offered by the Swedish Migration Agency for individuals with residence permits based on protection needs who have decided to voluntarily move from Sweden. The grant provides financial assistance to cover the cost of travel and help recipients establish themselves in their home country or another country where they have the right to reside. The program is available to refugees, persons eligible for subsidiary protection, quota refugees, those with permits due to exceptionally distressing circumstances, and certain family members. The grant is paid out in three installments: 20% upon approval while still in Sweden, 40% upon arrival in the destination country, and 60% at least 15 months after departure once the Swedish residence permit is no longer valid or has been revoked. As of January 1, 2026, eligible individuals can receive up to 350,000 SEK per adult, 25,000 SEK per child, with household maximums of 500,000 SEK for couples and 600,000 SEK total. Recipients must demonstrate permission to live in their destination country, intend to permanently leave Sweden, and meet specific eligibility requirements. The program aims to support voluntary repatriation by providing meaningful financial assistance to help individuals restart their lives outside Sweden.

Swedish Foundations' Starting Grant

The Swedish Foundations' Starting Grant (SFSG) provides funding for researchers who have applied for an ERC Starting Grant, been invited to an interview, received an 'A' rating, but were not awarded funding from ERC. The grant funds the project that was originally applied for from the ERC and is granted for one year at a time, up to five years, contingent on the researcher continuing to apply for ERC Starting Grants when eligible. The SFSG is funded by one of several participating Swedish foundations, and the grant will be discontinued if the researcher receives an ERC Starting Grant or other ERC grant. The program is a collaboration among multiple Swedish foundations to support excellent research that has been highly rated by the ERC but not funded. The host institution must be in Sweden for both the original ERC application and the SFSG application. Researchers must also commit to applying for the next ERC Starting Grant call if they remain eligible.

Fredrika Bremer Förbundets Stipendiestiftelse

The Fredrika Bremer Association's Scholarship Foundation annually awards study scholarships to young full-time female students at the university level. The foundation was established in 1887 with the initiative of Sophie Leijonhufvud-Adlersparre (Esselde), a leading force in the women's movements of the 19th century who also founded the Swedish Red Cross and Friends of Handicraft before establishing the Fredrika Bremer Association in 1884. Over the years, the foundation has received numerous donations, several designated for specific professional training for women. Additionally, there are a number of scholarships for those who are both born and raised in the same county (län) in Sweden. The scholarships support young women pursuing higher education studies and applications are accepted annually during a specific period. The foundation continues the legacy of promoting women's education and professional development that began over a century ago.

Stipendie för musikstudier

Stiftelsen Rune Ljungdahl offers scholarships to support incidental costs associated with music education. The foundation was established in memory of Rune Ljungdahl, who was a highly musical person who dedicated most of his free time to classical music in all its forms. Rune had extensive knowledge about various musical compositions and composers. The scholarship provides financial support for expenses related to music education at both Swedish and foreign educational institutions. Applications must be submitted at least one month before the start of the educational program. The scholarship covers incidental costs but does not include funding for instruments, recording equipment, or similar items. Applicants must provide a written summary about their music education, specify a Swedish bank account, indicate when the study period begins and ends (verified by the educational institution), include a Swedish personal certificate/foundation application, attach a cost estimate for documented expenses, and provide proof of admission or certificate from the institution confirming the period for which the scholarship is sought.

Johanniterorden i Sverige Ekonomisk Hjälp

Johanniterorden i Sverige offers financial assistance to elderly, sick, and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as organizations and projects related to healthcare or elder care. The organization handles a large number of applications for financial assistance from individuals and organizations each year, both in Sweden and abroad. Financial aid is primarily given to elderly and/or sick individuals. To a lesser extent, aid is also provided to children and families in difficult circumstances. Dental care and vision and hearing aids are prioritized. For individuals, assistance is primarily provided in the form of direct orders to healthcare providers or other suppliers, who can then invoice Johanniterorden directly. Only in a few cases is assistance provided in cash. For organizations, financial assistance is only given to specific accountable activities/projects, not for general operational support (administrative or personnel costs). The final recipients of the relevant activity/project must be economically disadvantaged according to tax legislation. A prerequisite for assistance is that the applicant is economically disadvantaged according to the Swedish Tax Agency's guidelines. According to these, an applicant may have a taxable annual income of a maximum of four price base amounts, which is a maximum of 210,000 SEK (2023). Deviations from this amount can be made if, for example, there are minor children living at home.

Anérstiftelsen Research Grants (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Anérstiftelsen provides grants in the form of scholarships for scientific research with priority given to humanities and social sciences research areas. The foundation awards funding for qualified research with Swedish and international focus within humanities and social sciences. The foundation also provides support for projects with cultural-historical relevance in the spirit of Gunvor and Josef Anér. Grants support new research, publication support for current research projects, and internationalization in the form of travel grants for research stays abroad. Applications can request a maximum of 150,000 SEK. The foundation does not support publication support for dissertations or festschrifts, further development of completed dissertations, organizing exhibitions, infrastructural digitizations, or purchase of computers and other technical equipment.

Sigrid Paskells stipendium i scenkonsterna

Sigrid Paskells stipendium i scenkonsterna tilldelas unga scenkonstartister som förtjänar uppmuntran till fortsatta studier för att utvecklas professionellt. Stipendiet finansierar fortsättning och/eller slutförande av högre nationell eller internationell utbildning inom scenkonsterna: sång, dans, teater och instrumentalmusik. Stipendiet delas ut med en konstart i taget under en rullande fyraårsperiod. För 2026 ges stipendiet ut inom scenkonsten teater. Ansökan är öppen för lovande unga kvinnor och män i åldrarna 21-26 år som har relevant anknytning till Sverige och som talar svenska. Stipendiet instiftades av SWEA International efter att Sigrid Paskell, en mångårig SWEA-medlem, testamenterade sin kvarlåtenskap till organisationen med önskan om att stödja scenkonsterna. Det första stipendiet delades ut i samband med SWEAs 25-års jubileum i Blå Hallen av H.K.H. Kronprinsessan Victoria. En oberoende jury bestående av framstående professionella inom scenkonst utvärderar ansökningarna.

Interkulturella stipendiet

Agneta och Gunnar Nilssons stipendium för studier av interkulturella relationer är ett årligt stipendium som delas ut av SWEA International för att främja organisationens allmännyttiga ändamål: att stödja projekt som stärker svensk kultur och tradition i världen eller det svenska språket. Stipendiet ska gagna allmänheten och bidra till att sprida kunskap om Sverige internationellt. Stipendiet vänder sig till sökanden som har avslutat sina grundstudier om minst tre år vid universitet eller högskola i Sverige. Den som söker ska ha etablerat en direkt kontakt för sina interkulturella studier med institution eller universitet i utlandet. Stipendiet uppmärksammas och lovordas av sökanden från universitet/högskolor och det akademiska Sverige. Stipendiet instiftades från SWEAs födelsedagsinsamling till grundaren Agneta Nilsson vid hennes 50-årsdag. När SWEAs hedersordförande prinsessan Christina fyllde 50 år, lades även hennes uppvaktningsgåva till fonden. När Agnetas make Gunnar avled 2005, mottog fonden många gåvor till hans minne. Stipendiet bär numera namnet Agneta och Gunnar Nilssons stipendium för studier av interkulturella relationer. Till glädje för alla SWEAs lokalavdelningar måste varje stipendiat vara beredd att dela med sig av sin kunskap och erfarenheter genom föredrag för SWEA-medlemmar både i Sverige och utomlands samt medverka i SWEA Live.

Litteraturstipendiet

SWEA International's Literature Scholarship (Litteraturstipendiet) is awarded annually for research in the Swedish language, literature, and/or culture. First awarded in 1983, it has evolved to focus specifically on supporting doctoral research that promotes Swedish culture and tradition internationally. The scholarship is intended as a research grant to help well-qualified doctoral candidates complete their dissertations. Recipients are expected to contribute to SWEA's mission of spreading Swedish culture globally through their work as researchers, lecturers, and translators. The scholarship is awarded annually, typically during SWEA Sverige Sommardagar or another appropriate occasion.

Payup Stipendium

Payup Stipendium is awarded twice per year to students who have written bachelor's or master's theses (C- or D-uppsats) at Swedish universities or colleges. The scholarship has a value of 5,000 SEK and is open to all authors of qualifying theses. Winners are selected randomly by lottery one month after the application deadline. The scholarship is distributed equally among all co-authors if there are multiple authors on a thesis. The program aims to support students at Swedish higher education institutions who have completed substantial academic work at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Föreningen FVO Ekonomiskt Bidrag för Privatpersoner

Föreningen FVO (Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundets Välfärdsorganisation) provides financial support to economically disadvantaged individuals in Sweden. The organization distributes funds from collaborating foundations to help with expenses that state and municipal support does not cover. Support can be requested for dental care, glasses, recreation, household equipment, leisure activities, temporary financial reinforcement, and other needs. Applicants must have a permanent residence, have applied for all other benefits they are entitled to (such as housing allowance), and meet income criteria defined by the Swedish Tax Agency. As a single person, the annual income for 2024 should not exceed 229,200 SEK, with an additional 57,300 SEK per additional person in the household. Applications are evaluated individually based on financial need, and meeting the income criteria does not guarantee funding as resources are limited. The organization has been operating since 1889 and works with multiple foundations with different purposes, some targeting specific geographic areas, demographics, or professional categories.

Sabbatsstipendier

The Sabbatsstipendier is a tax-free scholarship program designed to facilitate Swedish senior researchers, typically professors, to work at foreign scientific institutions. The scholarship is intended as a contribution to the additional costs that stipend recipients incur through travel to foreign institutions, double housing, health insurance, school fees for children, and other expenses during the stay abroad. The program supports established researchers who obtained their doctoral degree more than five years prior to the application deadline. Recipients can use the scholarship for periods ranging from 3 to 12 months at international research institutions, with funding paid directly to the researcher's private bank account in installments of up to 6 months in advance. The scholarship cannot be extended or supplement funding from other sources if the stay abroad exceeds 12 months.

Gästforskarstipendier

The Guest Researcher Scholarships are tax-free stipends designed to facilitate senior foreign researchers working in Sweden. The scholarships are intended as contributions to additional costs incurred by the guest through relocating their activities to Sweden, such as travel, dual residence, health insurance, etc. Swedish researchers host foreign researchers who must have obtained their doctoral degree more than five years before the application date. The scholarships are awarded for a period of at least 1 and a maximum of 12 months, starting during the calendar semester (July 1 or January 1) immediately following the application deadline. Applications are accepted twice per year with deadlines on March 10 and October 1. The application portal opens two months before each deadline. The Swedish researcher applies on behalf of the foreign guest researcher.

Postdoktorstipendier för utbildning i Sverige (utländska postdoktorer)

The Wenner-Gren Foundations offer tax-free postdoctoral fellowships for researchers at Swedish scientific institutions to invite foreign postdoctoral researchers to join their research groups in Sweden. The fellowship provides 30,000 SEK per month for a period between 6 and 24 months. The program aims to support international research collaboration by enabling qualified foreign researchers who received their doctorate within the last five years to conduct postdoctoral training in Sweden. The foreign postdoctoral researcher must not have resided in Sweden for more than nine months prior to the application deadline. Applications from young researchers are particularly encouraged. The fellowship covers the stipend and travel costs to Sweden for the visiting researcher.

Wenner-Gren Fellow-stipendier för postdoktoral utbildning

The Wenner-Gren Fellow Scholarships are the foundations' most exclusive program, designed to give young researchers the opportunity to obtain qualified postdoctoral training abroad for 3 years and thereafter (after a renewed application process) conduct research in Sweden for 2 years. The tax-free fellowships provide comprehensive support including a stipend that varies depending on host country and family situation, travel costs to and from the foreign institution, and compensation for lost child benefits. After the fellowship period abroad, fellows can apply for funding for two years' salary as a researcher at a Swedish institution. If support is granted for employment in Sweden, the host institution receives an amount to cover salary costs for the fellow's research position. Additionally, the fellow receives a start-up grant of 600,000 SEK (excluding overhead costs) and the opportunity to apply for a stipend for a foreign postdoc at any time during the year.

Tore Nilsons Stiftelse för medicinsk forskning

Tore Nilsons Stiftelse för medicinsk forskning provides funding support for medical research projects in Sweden. The foundation accepts applications digitally through their online system, which opens August 1st and closes September 1st at 23:59. Applications can be submitted in either Swedish or English, and the foundation awards grants up to 250,000 SEK per application. Incoming applications are evaluated by a committee of professors including Håkan Eriksson (chair), Kristina Broliden, Olle Isaksson, Olle Svensson, and Lars Wiklund.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term)

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short-term) is offered by STINT (Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education) in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The program provides fellowships for research visits to Japan and is open to research within humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The fellowship offers PhD students in the final stages of their education, as well as recently graduated doctors, stipends for research stays of 1-12 months in Japan. This program aims to facilitate international research collaboration and provide early career researchers with opportunities to conduct research at Japanese institutions.

STINT International Postdoc

The STINT International Postdoc program aims to strengthen the quality of Swedish research and higher education by giving recently graduated researchers the opportunity to stay at a foreign host institution. This allows postdoctoral researchers to experience a different scientific environment, become more independent, and expand their international network. The program offers personal grants of 1,000,000 SEK for at least one year of postdoctoral residence. An accompanying grant of 100,000 SEK may be added for up to two accompanying persons, for a maximum grant amount of 1.2 million SEK. The program is available in two variants: STINT International Postdoc for outgoing postdocs and STINT International Postdoc in Sweden for incoming postdocs. For the outgoing variant, researchers must have obtained their doctoral degree at a Swedish university no more than two years before the application deadline, or have a planned doctoral examination within one year of the deadline. The postdoctoral stay must offer a new experience at an institution in a country outside the EU/EFTA (including the UK) and cannot be located in a country from which the grant recipient has a previous academic degree or citizenship.

Strategic Grants for Internationalisation

Strategic Grants for Internationalisation aims to contribute to the renewal and development of internationalisation at the institutional level. The program targets university leadership and supports strategic initiatives that build on or benefit from champions' experience and driving force, and clearly contribute to comprehensive internationalisation. The program encourages strategic initiatives that integrate international perspectives across institutional operations. Extra funding for younger researchers' mobility is offered to give younger researchers the opportunity to participate in strategic international projects and build international networks early in their careers, particularly in light of limited opportunities during the pandemic. Applications must be submitted by the rector of Swedish higher education institutions and focus on strategic institutional-level international initiatives.

ASF Translation Awards

The American-Scandinavian Foundation annually awards four translation prizes for outstanding translations of poetry, fiction, drama, or literary prose written by a 20th or 21st-century Nordic author. The competition recognizes excellence in translating literary works from Nordic languages into English. Four distinct prizes are awarded: The Nadia Christensen Prize ($2,500), The Leif and Inger Sjöberg Prize ($2,000 for previously unpublished translators), The Wigeland Prize ($2,000 for Norwegian translations by Norway residents), and The Inger and Jens Bruun Translation Prize ($2,000 for Danish translations, supported by Scan Design Foundation). All prizes include publication of an excerpt in Scandinavian Review and a commemorative bronze medallion. Submissions must be from the writing of one Nordic author and include poetry (15-25 pages) or prose (25-50 pages), along with author permission for publication. The competition is open to translators working with Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, or Finnish source texts.

SFKH Stipendium

Sveriges Förbund för Kroppslig Hälsa offers an annual scholarship of 5,000 SEK to students at Swedish universities and colleges. The scholarship is aimed at students writing bachelor's or master's theses with a focus on physical health. The goal of the scholarship is to promote increased understanding of physical health, as the organization believes this can contribute to new and improved treatment methods within digital healthcare in the long term. The scholarship is open year-round with the exception of one week before the winner is announced on June 1st each year. Applications are accepted from students across various disciplines including economics, psychology, law, and health-related fields, as long as the thesis relates to physical health in some way.

Tryggas stipendium för utlandsstudier

Trygga offers an annual scholarship for students studying abroad. The scholarship provides 5,000 SEK to support students who are planning to or currently studying outside of Sweden. The scholarship is tax-free and awarded once per year. Trygga is a Swedish financial market actor that helps customers compare loans and lenders. Since its founding in 2015, they have helped over 100,000 Swedes reduce their costs and build stronger personal finances. Through this scholarship, they aim to support students in their international educational pursuits and cultural exchange experiences. Eligible applicants must be full-time students who are registered in Sweden (folkbokförd) and studying abroad at a university or college level. The scholarship winner is selected by Trygga's founder and CEO Olle Gordh together with a jury consisting of Trygga employees. Applications are evaluated from a holistic perspective, and the jury's decision cannot be appealed. Winners receive their prize in January following the December deadline.

Brixos stipendium

Brixo offers a scholarship of 10,000 SEK to support aspiring academics and provide an extra boost in their educational journey. The scholarship is available to students who contribute to knowledge development within any subject area. Applicants must be full-time students at a Swedish university or college, registered in Sweden, and writing a bachelor's or master's thesis during the current semester. The scholarship aims to support students whose thesis topics are important for knowledge development and societal benefit. Winners are selected by a jury consisting of Brixo's CEO and CFO, and the decision is based on originality in topic choice, research methods, and clear justification of why the applicant deserves the scholarship.

Kvinnliga Läkares Förenings Stiftelse

The Swedish Female Physicians' Association Foundation (Kvinnliga Läkares Förenings Stiftelse, formerly known as Kvinnliga Läkares Klubbs Hjälpfond) provides financial assistance to female physicians in Sweden. The foundation's primary purpose is to support elderly or sick Swedish female physicians who are in need through financial grants. In particularly urgent cases, assistance can also be provided to foreign female physicians residing in Sweden. Applications are accepted twice per year with deadlines on March 15 and October 15. The foundation prioritizes well-written applications with a clear connection to the foundation's purpose and a detailed cost plan. Recipients must submit receipts and documentation showing how the funds were used within one year of receiving the grant.