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05 February - 10 March 2020

Research project grant within humanities and social sciences

The purpose of the project grant is to give researchers the freedom to formulate by themselves the research concept, method and implementation, and to solve a specific research task within a limited period. The Swedish Research Council rewards research of the highest scientific quality in national competition.

Support form: Project support

Subject area: Humanities and Social Sciences

Focus: Undirected

Applicant: Individual researcher

Participating researchers: Up to 6 researchers may be invited to join the application.

Grant period: 1–4 years

Grant amount: Minimum 400 000 SEK per year, maximum 1 500 000 SEK per year

Start of grant period: January 2021

Application period: 5 February 2020 (14.00/2 p.m.) – 10 March (14.00/2 p.m.)

Publication of grant award: No later than the beginning of November 2020

Please note:
  • As from 2020, you must explain in your research plan how your stated activity level is suited to the implementation of the research project.
  • You will need to have a data management plan Opens in new window. for data generated within the research we award funds for. You must not send the plan to us, but according to our general grant terms and conditions, your administrating organisation must confirm that a data management plan will be in place when you start your project or equivalent, and also that the plan will be maintained.

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Contact

Telephone hours are weekdays excluding public holidays 9.00-15.00 up to the call deadline.

Calls humanities and social sciences

ansokhs@vr.se

+46 (0)8 546 44 051

Specific instructions for the call

In addition to reading the call text, you also need to consult our Guide for applicants Opens in new window..