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Ulrika Ådén new Secretary General for Medicine and Health
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, pol...
Joakim Malmström appointed new Executive director of the Swedish Research Council
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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About the Swedish Research Council2025: Sharp increase in both applications and research funding
22 December 2025
This year, the Swedish Research Council has received many more applications for research grants than in previous years: just over 7,400 applications. Of these, 1,043 have been approved. In total, we h...
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About the Swedish Research CouncilMembers appointed to the Council for Research Infrastructure
13 November 2025
The Swedish Research Council’s Board has appointed members to the Council for Research Infrastructure for the period 2026–2028.
More Review Panels within Humanities and Social Sciences
7 October 2025
Starting in 2026, the Swedish Research Council will have 13 review panels linked to the call for undirected project grants within Humanities and Social Sciences, instead of the current nine. The new s...