Research Funding News 4 2025 Research Services, Lund University |
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Finally!Finally, the autumn semester is here! We hope your summer classifies as fantastic, and that you have had the luxury of sloooowly easing in to work again. At Research Services, it’s been more of a massively forceful and quite impressive liftoff (think spacecraft launch-vehicle ignition). This has been especially true for us tasked to support Lund University’s applications to establish new Strategic research areas. The call opened on 4 September, but preparations and planning have been ongoing since March, and now the application machinery is set in motion: exciting! Many of us are currently kept busy keeping up with developments on the EU-front: As always, below you will find the latest information on Horizon Europe. Meanwhile, in Brussels the Commission is planning for the future and has put forward the legislative proposals for the next framework programme 2028-2034. Lund University follows these developments closely and has responded to the national consultation on the framework programme by the Ministry of Education and Research. Happy September! Research Services
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that your don't miss.....the Lund university faculty travel and research grants plus additional grants and scholarships with connection to the university.
The autumn 2025 deadline for faculty travel and research grants is 17 September. Note that the eligibility criteria are defined by the respective faculties. Further information and links to the individual calls can be found here. For the additional grants and scholarships, the below deadlines apply. Further information and liks can be found here. 17 September:
The Birgit and Erik Björkman Foundation’s Tobias Norlind Memorial Fund (musicological research)
19 September:
The Thelma Zoéga fund for Medical Research 23 October: - The Margit Stiernswärd Fund for Environmental Management Research
- Hans Kristiansson Memorial Fund
- Doctor of Theology Henning Wijkmark Foundation
- The Hjalmar Gullberg and Greta Thott Scholarship Fund
- Erik and Gurli Hultengren Fund for Philosophy at Lund University
- The Rune and Lena Lavin Foundation for Legal Research at the Faculty of Law in Lund
- The Bertil Andersson Fund
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Want to develop expertise in AI and digitalisation?Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool that can simplify and improve many aspects of daily work. A new group, the Ad Hoc Group, has been formed with the task of supporting all staff members in developing their expertise in digitalisation and AI. A basic course in AI is now offered (Swedish only at the moment), aimed at those who are new to generative AI in everyday work. The course provides an introduction to AI and the University’s Copilot tool, and much more.
Read more and sign up to Grundkurs i AI
Further information on AI at Lund University | | Needs inventory, research infrastructure of national interestThis autumn, the Swedish Research Council (SRC = VR) will launch a needs inventory of research infrastructure (RI) of national interest. It concerns both new and certain existing RI. Representatives of university management, public agencies with research responsibilities, research funding bodies or research groups can submit proposals from October 1 to November 3. Preliminary information is available here. The SRC plans to hold an online information meeting on September 25, but those who intend to submit proposals should of course start preparations as soon as possible!
| | | | Apply for starting a Theme at Pufendorf IAS
The Pufendorf IAS is tasked with stimulating interdisciplinary research at Lund University, and provides researchers from different disciplines and faculties with the opportunity to work together for 9 months on a research problem.
The Institute welcomes theme applications concerning new research questions that are at an early stage. These ideas are generally not yet mature enough for other forms of research funding. Deadline is 9 December 2025. Read more and sign up to information meetings. | | | | The Pufendorf IAS also invites for applications to form an Advanced Study Group (ASG), a flexible format for a group of researchers to meet ad hoc to bring a research idea from a very early stage to a more concrete level. Read more about ASG.
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International Impact Actions: open callsAs part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing five calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation. Get Started, GloHub, and Erasmus+ application deadline 5 November. The funds must be used no later than December 1, 2026. The call for applications for research collaboration with the National University of Singapore closes on October 15. The funds must be used no later than June 30, 2027. SKERIC application deadline 3 December 2025. The funds must be used no later than December 31, 2026.
Further information on the Staff Pages | Work Programmes for 2026-2027 pre-publishedThe European Commission has uploaded the final draft versions of the work programmes for 2026-2027. This is a useful way to find upcoming calls during the remainder of the framework programme. Some final changes may still occur when the definitive versions will be adopted later during autumn. | Events for ERC Consolidator Grant applications 2026European Research Council Consolidator Grants are open to researchers 7-12 years after their PhD. The next call has a deadline of 13 January 2026. Research Services provides support to all researchers at Lund interested in this scheme. Our upcoming events are: - ERC Consolidator Grant workshop (23 September 2025, 09.00 - 13.00)
- Individual Consultations (29 September – 3 October 2025, multiple timeslots available)
- Writing retreat (20 October 2025, 09:00 – 13:00)
Read more about the events on our blog Register for ERC Consolidator Grant support (by 20 September). Read more about our ERC support on our blog
Upcoming ERC deadlines
- ERC Starting Grant 2026: 14 October 2025
- ERC Synergy Grant 2026: 5 November 2025
Note that there are internal approval processes at Lund for all ERC grants. If you are preparing an application to one of these calls and have not already done so, please contact John Phillips (john.phillips@fs.lu.se). | | | Dive into Horizon EuropeAre you planning to apply for collaborative funding from Horizon Europe? On 13-14 October, Research Services offers a lunch-to-lunch workshop at Pufendorfinstitutet.
13 October, 13.00–16.30 - An overview of collaborative project opportunities in 2026–2027, including trends and practical guidance on navigating call topics. The session covers how to interpret topics, build consortia strategically, and understand impact. LU researchers will also share experiences from Horizon Europe projects. 14 October, 9.00–12.00 - A walkthrough of proposal components with hands-on tips for success and common pitfalls. Guidance will be provided for both coordinators and consortium partners. Read more on our blog Register for the workshop, by 9 October | European partnership for rare diseases (ERDERA)ERDERA has launched a standing call to establish networks on rare diseases. The call will be reviewed every six months until the funds are exhausted. For any questions, contact Anna-Carin Christoffersson at Vinnova (anna-carin.christoffersson@vinnova.se). Further information on erdera.org
| | | Swedish funding requiring central management | KAW project call 2026: Research projects with high scientific potential Lund University’s internal management rules + time plan for the prioritization of projects to apply in this call are now avaliable on the staff pages (sw and eng). KAW supports researcher-initiated projects of the highest international standard within natural sciences, engineering and medicine. A project is to be run by a PI and up to 4 co-PI:s, and focuses on a cohesive research issue. Note! Deadline for Letter of Intent to faculty: 19 September. Call deadline: 1 Februari 2026. Read the call here. Contacts at Research Services: Johanna Mellgren (johanna.mellgren@fs.lu.se) and Tina Trollås (tina.trollas@fs.lu.se)
| | | | Stay alert for MMW & MAW 2026 management rulesThe LU-internal management rules for the upcoming MMW (focus on Social Sciences) and MAW (focus on Humanities) open project call 2026 will be distributed to the faculties in September. Similar to previous years the internal process will require interested applicants to submit an letter of internt (LOI), which will be reviewed by the faculties and the university-wide Research Board. The Research Board decides which applicants may submit a full application. Guidelines for the calls are available on the foundation websites: | Upcoming Organisational callsNote! When a call is tagged "Organisation call" in Prisma, this means that Research Services are responsible for the application. For both of the below, the following applies: It is the responsibility of the head of department to ask Research Services to open an application in Prisma. A project manager (PM) responsible for the application in Prisma is invited, and once finalised, the PM contacts Research Services, that collects approval from department/faculty before submitting the application. VR Grant for recruiting international visiting researchersGrant for recruiting international visiting researchers to Sweden is a fairly unique call for VR following the rolling submission of applications. The call is linked to a recruitment effort, hence approval is needed from both head of department and dean of faculty. For further details, please contact us at: ansokan@fs.lu.se VR Doctoral programme grantsThe following three calls for doctoral programme grants with deadline 30th September require approval from both the head of department and dean of the faculty. Please contact us at ansokan@fs.lu.se no later than 14 days before the call deadline to open an application. | Selected calls from other fundersFor a more exhaustive list of calls directly relevant to you, try the grant database Pivot-RP, to which Lund University subscribes. | The Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund (Barncancerfonden) Open calls: Deadline 9 Sept. 2025: Project grants for childhood cancer research; Clinical project grants for childhood cancer research; Research and development projects in medical technology; Toxicity and late complications - draft application Deadlines 15 Sept. 2025: Travel grants; Symposia; PhD courses; Methodological studies and educational courses; Guest lecturer Deadlines 23 Sept. 2025: Co-financing of EU projects; Planning grants No specific deadlines: Start-up grants; Health care planning groups under PHO
Further information | Funding from the Promobilia Foundation Promobilia promotes research, innovation and change in support of a world where everyone lives an independent and active life regardless of function. Fellowships: The application period opens on August 15 and closes on September 15, 2025 at 23:59. Projects: The application period opens on September 12 and closes on October 13, 2025 at 23:59. The Foundation is especially interested in projects that benefit users or patients. They are also interested in innovative technical solutions. Further information (in Swedish)
| Handelsbanken funding for economic sciencesThe Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation and the Tore Browaldh Foundation supports social science research, primarily in business administration, economics and economic history. Autumn 2025 calls, with deadline 15 September: Wallander Scholarships are aimed at outstanding young researchers, to provide a 3-year funding and to enable the holder’s advancement to an associate professorship. Hedelius Scholarships are intended for doctoral students who intend to pursue studies for a limited period in the at a reputable foreign university. Research Exchange and Dissemination intends to stimulate research collaborations as well as the dissemination of research results. Researchers with a PhD are eligible to apply. Extension of Browaldh Scholarships: prolonged funding of a young economic researcher of a high international standard who has been recruited in international competition. Further information (in Swedish) | VR International post docThe autumn post doc call with Vetenskapsrådet (VR; the Swedish Research Council) offers funding in natural sciences and technology, medicine and health, and humanities and social sciences.
The grant offers recently graduated researchers with a doctoral degree from a Swedish university the opportunity to expand their network and expertise. It is also intended to reward the quality and innovation of Swedish research. Deadline: 16 September 2025
Further information (available closer to call opening) | | | The Royal Physiographic Society of LundDo not miss the autumn (September) calls with “Fysiografen”! The Society offers a wide range of specific donations, many of which available only to researchers in Skåne/Lund. Highlighted herein: Horisont ("Horizon"): Grant to support foundational research across all scientific fields and disciplines to find novel theoretical or practical solutions to important problems in science and society in the widest sense, including challenging methodological problems. Deadline is 16 September. Grant for associate senior lecturers (BUL): A maximum of two two-year grants of SEK 750,000/year for each grant. The grant can be used freely for all costs occurring in the project (e.g. equipment, operation, personnel costs and scholarships). However, the grant may not be used for the applicant's own salary. Eligible to apply are associate senior lecturers (BULs) in NMT-fields. Deadline is 25 September. Final application dates 2025, all calls
| Cancer & allergy foundation project grantThe max available length and amount for a project is one year, SEK 300,000. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all permits are in place and that the project is conducted in accordance with good ethics and applicable legislation. Research grants may not be used for regular animal experiments. Deadline: 18 September 2025
Further information (in Swedish) | Erik Philip-Sörensens foundationGrants for genetic research are awarded researchers with a Swedish PhD degredd, without any restriction to university. Purely clinical/medical research is not supported. Grants for humanities research are awarded primarily to researchers within the humanities at Lund University. The Foundation particularly welcome applications from younger post-doc researchers who wish to develop new research themes. The size of a grant is normally in the range of SEK 50,000 - 400,000. Deadline: 19 September 2025
Further information (in Swedish) | Jerring Foundation research grantThe Foundation supports research in healthcare, social care and education, which aims to improve the health and living situation of children and young people with special needs (physical or mental disabilities, chronic illness or social vulnerability). Research can focus on health aspects, living conditions, quality of life and learning.
A main applicant must have earned their doctoral degree within 10 years of the year of application. The maximum grant sum is SEK 300,000. Only one-year grants are available, but grants for the same project can be applied for on three occasions. Deadline: 20 September 2025
Further information (in Swedish) | SSF Individual Grants 2025 Ingvar Carlsson Award – Across the AtlanticThe call is aimed at researchers currently employed in the American academy, with a previous or current connection to Sweden (active or previous Swedish citizenship or a master’s or doctoral degree from a HEI in Sweden). The grant is 15 MSEK to cover a research period of five years. The institution must confirm that a permanent position will be offered. Applicants must have conducted research for 7 to 12 years from the date of their PhD degree.
The research must be carried out within the foundation’s areas of activity: natural sciences, technology or medicine.
Deadline: 23 September 2025
Further information | | | Opportunities with the Kamprad Family Foundation
Two calls have just opened, to which researchers from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Projects should have potential to contribute to major and long-term change. Entrepreneurship, especially for a vibrant countryside A project can for example focus on social, environmental and economic aspects, but it’s also possible to center around e.g. health and cultural perspectives. Improved quality of life for the elderly The call focuses on initiatives and methods that contribute to a good life for the aging population, for example security, quality of care and welfare. The foundation attaches great importance to projects in which the elderly are considered autonomous people with a high degree of participation and where close acquaintances/relatives are included. Deadline: 30 September 2025
Further information In addition, the foundation is announcing Continuation Grants Focused on Implementing Previously Conducted Research, with deadline 1 December 2025. Further information to be found here.
| Formas’ open call 2025
In the open call, researchers are invited to freely formulate a research question. Projects are only funded where the main aim and contribution is to develop new scientific knowledge within Formas’ areas of responsibility – the environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning, and their intersections. The call welcomes basic research as well as needs-driven research in all disciplines or combination of disciplines. Deadline: 1 October 2025
Further information | Opportunities with the Swedish Cancer Society
Open, with deadline 2 October 2025: - Postdoc - both abroad and national
- Senior Investigator Award
- Junior Investigator Award
- Junior/Senior Clinical Investigator Award
- Research School
- Fellowship in health science
- Research months
No specific deadline: Congress, travel grant and research visits
| Ragnar Söderberg Project Grants in Economic SciencesThe call concern project grants for early career researchers, i.e. up to ten years after PhD, in all domains of economic sciences (including economics, business administration, and economic history). The aim is to support researchers with innovative ideas, high ambitions and potential to become academic leaders in their field. Applications are welcomed from groups of two or three researchers. Deadline: 7 October at 3:00 pm.
Further information | Planning grant for international proposalDo you want to make better project applications and increase the opportunities for funding through international calls for proposals? With a planning grant from Vinnova, you can work in a project to develop a competitive proposal with Swedish participation to an international call for proposals.
The planning project may last for maximum 12 months.
Deadline: 12 November 2025
Further information | SSMF
Postdoctoral Grant in medicineThese are three-year grants in medical science
intended to give young researchers the opportunity to obtain qualifications to establish themselves as independent researchers. Applications are accepted for both full-time and half-time positions, the latter are intended for those who are clinically active in their regular employment, such as medical practitioners. Deadline: 15 November 2025
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