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The Swedish Research Council supports basic research of the highest quality in each of the academic disciplines, such as humanities and social sciences, medicine, natural and engineering sciences, educational sciences and artistic research and development. Annually the Research Council allocates approximately 4 billion Swedish kronor (SEK) in funding for research and research information.
Funding by research area, 2009 (million SEK)
  • Natural and engineering sciences: 1,337
  • Medicine:  1,015
  • Research tools and infrastructure: 882
  • Humanities and social sciences: 415
  • Educational sciences: 156
  • Other research: 199
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