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Upcoming call

20 August - 16 September 2025

Exploratory workshops within artistic research

The purpose of the grant is to support research into possible innovative research areas and creative research ideas in artistic research. The grant may be used for research collaboration to test new research questions, methods, analyses, perspectives, data material, etc.

Subject area: Artistic Research

Support form: Research environment and collaboration support

Grant form: Exploratory workshops

Focus: Artistic research

Applicant: Individual researcher

Participating researchers: A minimum of 1 and up to 6 researchers shall be invited to join the application

Grant period: 1-2 years

Grant amount: Maximum 250 000 SEK per year

Start of grant period: January 2026

Application period: 20 August 2025 (14.00/2 p.m.) – 16 September 2025 (14.00/2 pm)

Publication of grant award: No later than the beginning of December 2025

Other requirements for applicants

The grant may be used for costs relating to the workshop, for example meetings and travel. The grant must not be used for salaries or research expenses. Smaller fees, for instance for invited speakers or workshop participants, can be covered by the grant.

Do you have questions about this call?

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We recommend that you read our Guide for applicants before the call opens.