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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.

Grants for Research on Children and Young People

The Åke Wiberg Foundation provides funding for the care and education of children and young people. Examples of eligible projects include initiatives that support children and young people with disabilities or in other vulnerable situations, as well as various educational activities. The foundation does not grant financial support to individuals, activities that fall under public responsibility, or projects of a political, religious, or competitive nature. The foundation was established in 1953 through a donation by Åke Wiberg, a business leader and politician. Today, the foundation has capital exceeding SEK 2.5 billion and annually awards grants totaling more than SEK 60 million across its three main areas of focus: medical research, the humanities and social sciences, and support for children and young people.

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.

Open Doors Fellowship Program for Women Researchers in Africa

The Open Doors Fellowship Program (ODFP) is designed to support post-doctoral and mid-career women researchers conducting agricultural research in Africa. The program, administered by the Marc and Nora Van Montagu Fund, provides financial incentives to enhance scientific visibility and includes a research stay in Belgium. The fellowship targets women researchers working in specific agricultural and biological sciences fields, with the goal of advancing their research careers and promoting international collaboration. The program seeks to address gender disparities in agricultural research while strengthening scientific capacity across the African continent. Fellows benefit from both financial support and the opportunity to conduct research at Belgian institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and building professional networks in their specialized fields.

Call for proposals for health data for biotech innovation leveraging the European Health Data Space

This is a call for proposals for EU action grants launched by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) under the EU4Health Programme. Specifically, topic EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-08 focuses on health data for biotech innovation leveraging the European Health Data Space. The initiative aims to establish a multistakeholder platform linking biotech industry, data holders, healthcare providers, patient organisations, regulators, and AI Factories to share best practices and drive data-based innovation. The programme will identify and prioritise the most promising AI and digital applications in biotechnology, while analysing key barriers to AI adoption in biotech and proposing strategies to overcome them. The grant is structured as a budget-based mixed actual cost grant with costs reimbursed at 60% funding rate, though exceptional utility projects may qualify for 80% funding.

UNITE Open Calls: Transform the Future of European Digital Health

UNITE is a €20 million pan-European programme under the European Commission's Regional Innovation Valleys initiative, designed to create a borderless European digital health innovation ecosystem. It aims to accelerate healthcare transformation through digital deep-tech solutions, tackling challenges linked to demographic change and ageing populations. The first UNITE Open Call aims to support innovative digital solutions addressing two key challenges: Advancing More Personalised and Human-Centric Remote Care, and Advancing European Health Data Spaces. The programme seeks to empower patients with tools to manage their health, increase access to care for remote populations, enhance patient care through improved data accessibility, and advance research and innovation by providing better data access. Each proposal must unite at least three organisations from three different UNITE regions including Zealand (Denmark), Northern Netherlands, Central Macedonia (Greece), Lombardy (Italy), Extremadura (Spain), Scotland (UK), and Romania.

Bidrag inom omsorg

Stiftelsen Rune Ljungdahl offers temporary financial support to individuals and families in need, following the founder Rune Ljungdahl's vision of helping vulnerable people in society. The foundation provides grants for everyday needs and health-promoting interventions. Applications are accepted for expenses such as new glasses, dental care, travel, daily necessities, or other needs specified by the applicant. The grant is intended to provide practical support that improves daily life for those who need it most. The foundation emphasizes that Rune Ljungdahl was a thoughtful and caring person who had a warm concern for ordinary people and the disadvantaged in society, and the foundation continues this legacy by offering support to individuals and families. Grants are subject to income limitations and cannot be used for debts or rent payments.

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.

Främja vård och uppfostran av barn

Per Skårmans Stiftelse provides grants to support activities that promote the care and upbringing of children and youth. The foundation supports charitable activities aimed at children and young people, covering their physical, intellectual, and social development. Activities that provide opportunities for play and learning, companionship and recreation are eligible for funding. Examples include sports, cultural, political and religious youth activities, as well as programs for disabled, sick or socially vulnerable children. Preventive work against various forms of abuse may also be eligible for grants. The purpose was previously focused on supporting children's basic needs for food, shelter and daily care, but now includes most charitable activities aimed at children and youth under 18 years, and in some cases up to 21 years.

Doktor Felix Neuberghs Stiftelse - Behövande

Doktor Felix Neuberghs Stiftelse provides financial support to individuals in Sweden who are in need, specifically targeting children, youth, and elderly, sick, or disabled persons. According to the foundation's statutes, the purpose is to promote the care and upbringing of children or youth residing in Sweden, as well as care and assistance to elderly, sick, or disabled individuals residing in Sweden who are in need. The foundation prioritizes direct, individual assistance over indirect help through aid organizations. Applicants must submit a complete application form along with required documentation including medical or social worker certificates confirming their condition/diagnosis/situation and need for support, personal certificate, tax declaration, and for applicants under 18, guardian's tax declaration. Grants are awarded for specific purposes and cannot be used for debts, loans, or installments incurred before the board's decision.

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.

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.

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.

Stipend for Children without Glasses

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.