Published 7 July 2026
We have now published an upcoming call: Emergency call for hantavirus or Ebola virus. This initiative forms part of the national research programme in viruses and pandemics.
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Emergency call for hantavirus or Ebola virus
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Four researchers in Sweden to receive an ERC-2026-Proof of Concept Grant
Published 30 June 2026
It has now been decided who will recieve an ERC Proof of Concept Grant in the first round of the call 2026. Four of the researchers are affiliated to a Swedish host institution.
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Graduate schools contribute to stronger research environments
Published 25 June 2026
A new report shows that graduate schools are an important tool for strengthening third cycle higher education in various fields, but also that stable and predictable conditions are required for them to have long-term effects.
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11 researchers in Sweden to receive an ERC Advanced Grant 2025
Published 23 June 2026
The ERC has published the results of last years call for ERC Advanced Grant. 319 researchers from 24 different countries are awarded the grant. 11 of them are affiliated to a Swedish host institution.
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New call for groundbreaking research has opened
Published 16 June 2026
We have now launched the call Exploratory grant in groundbreaking research. This is a new grant form designed to provide an opportunity to test a potentially groundbreaking research idea.
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65 applications to establish clusters of excellence for groundbreaking technology
Published 15 June 2026
On June 10, the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova closed their first call for proposals to establish clusters of excellence. The applications show that the Swedish research and innovation system has high ambitions, says Marika Edoff, head of the i...
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22 researchers are recruited as associate senior lecturers
Published 11 June 2026
We have now published the grant decisions for the first call under the ‘Strategic recruitment of associate senior lecturers’ initiative. This initiative forms part of the Government’s assignment to the Swedish Research Council to establish a programm...
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Ulrika Ådén new Secretary General for Medicine and Health
Published 10 June 2026
She is a professor of neonatology and paediatrics. In her new role, she aims, among other things, to promote international collaboration and contribute to greater impact of research on healthcare, policy and society.
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Work on the Swedish Research Council’s research reviews is underway
Published 2 June 2026
In 2026, the Swedish Research Council’s scientific councils and committees will produce research reviews within their respective scientific fields. This autumn, we will give researchers and other stakeholders the opportunity to comment on a first dra...
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Guidelines provide support for cybersecurity efforts
Published 27 May 2026
Due to a government assignment, the Swedish Research Council has developed guidelines designed to support efforts to develop and use cybersecurity tools and to create a secure network infrastructure within the research community.
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Sweden joins the European Open Science Cloud
Published 26 May 2026
Sweden is strengthening its position in European research collaboration through a Swedish node in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).
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Clinical Trials – 10 Years of National Collaboration
Published 20 May 2026
On May 20, Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world. To mark the occasion, the Swedish Research Council is highlighting ten years of national collaboration on clinical trials in Sweden with a publication on the progress made.
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Swedish participation in Horizon Europe has increased
Published 19 May 2026
Swedish participation in Horizon Europe has increased after several years of decline. “This is very encouraging,” says Katarina Bjelke, Director General.
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The evaluation of the strategic research areas is now underway
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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16 environments are recommended for funds within new strategic research areas
Published 31 March 2026
In autumn 2025, we issued funding under eight new strategic research areas. The assessment of the applications is now complete. 16 research environments are recommended for support; the Government will decide on the funding.
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New Collaboration Expands Access to Open Publishing
Published 30 March 2026
The Open Research Europe (ORE) publishing platform is a key initiative for the open publication of scientific articles. Sweden and several other countries have now entered into a collaboration to further develop the platform, with CERN serving as the...
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Joakim Malmström appointed new Executive director of the Swedish Research Council
Published 5 March 2026
The Swedish Research Council has recruited Joakim Malmström as its new Executive director. He joins us from the National Agency for Education, where he is Director general.
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How to strengthen science communication by learning from Europe
Published 4 March 2026
How can we create better conditions for research to be understood and make a difference in society? This question is the focus of a new report that shows how different European countries are working to strengthen the dialogue between research and soc...
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Sweden stands out in new citation analysis of humanities
Published 4 March 2026
A new analysis shows that Sweden has a strong international impact in the humanities. The analysis has been produced as a supplement to the 2025 Research Barometer, and uses an alternative metric to show the citation impact for the field.
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EU highlights Polar Connect as a prioritised initiative
Published 13 February 2026
In a new report, the EU identifies the Arctic connection Polar Connect as a prioritised initiative for Europe. The planned submarine cable between Europe, North America and Asia, via the central Arctic, is an important part of the work to strengthen ...
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52 researchers in Sweden awarded MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025
Published 12 February 2026
The recipients of grants from the two postdoctoral calls made in 2025 within the EU programme Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have now been announced. 52 of the 1,610 researchers awarded grants have a Swedish host department.
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Nordforsk announces network grants in the humanities and social sciences
Published 3 February 2026
Nordforsk has announced a call for applications for grants to Nordic exploratory networks in the humanities and social sciences. The Swedish Research Council is one of the funding bodies. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2026.
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Nordforsk announces grants for education systems
Published 27 January 2026
Nordforsk has announced a call for proposals on education systems and the challenges of the 21st century. The call is backed by the Nordic and Baltic countries. The Swedish Research Council is one of the funding bodies. The deadline for applications ...
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One researcher in Sweden receives ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2025
Published 27 January 2026
It has now been decided who will recieve an ERC Proof of Concept Grant in the second round of the call 2025. One of the researchers is affiliated to a Swedish host institution.
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New input to the development of the model for prioritising and funding research infrastructures
Published 23 January 2026
The Swedish Research Council has analysed how a number of countries and organisations prioritise and fund research infrastructures. The analysis provides input when reviewing our own model for prioritising and funding research infrastructure.