Here you can find information on how the assessment is made, how the grading system works, how we manage conflicts of interest and work towards gender equality, and who the members of the review panels are.
The Swedish Research Council handled around 7 400 applications in 2025 – compared to just under 6 000 in previous years – with the help of around 1 000 researchers. They are members of more than 100 review panels that scrutinise applications within specific areas. In 2025, approximately 14 percent of those who applied for funding from us received grants.
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Published 15 April 2026
The Swedish Research Council is to evaluate the initiative on strategic research areas (SFO) that was launched in 2010. The assessment will focus on scientific quality, the impact these research environments have had on society and industry, and how ...
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Published 15 April 2026
In 2010, the government launched an initiative focusing on strategic research areas (SFO). Applications were assessed by the Swedish Research Council, Forte, Formas, the Swedish Energy Agency and Vinnova. Based on these assessments, the government aw...
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Published 8 October 2025
The government has tasked the Swedish Research Council with promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research. The assignment involves mapping needs, opportunities, and obstacles, as well as analyzing how AI can be utilized as a scientifi...
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