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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Joakim Malmström appointed new Executive director of the Swedish Research Council
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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.