The foundation primarily supports projects within social sciences. Within the framework of the call, targeted grants are also announced for applications with a focus on eco cycle analysis of functional and technical materials.
A project must have an independent objective and not only constitute additional financing for ongoing activities or other projects already started.
The main applicant must have a permanent position at a Swedish university and spend at least 70 percent of their employment and working time in Sweden. Co-applicants must spend at least 50 percent of their employment and working time in Sweden.
An individual researcher can only participate in two ongoing projects, of which a maximum of one as principal applicant. A project can at most be evaluated for funding on two separate application occasions.
A project has normally a budget in the range from 3 to 10 million SEK with a duration from three to five years.
Application process
The pre-application consists of a form that should be filled out by the applicant:
Internal application form
In addition to the application form, a letter from each head of department must be attached, stating support for the application and thus responsibility for any co-financing.
The application should be sent no later than 9 November 2023 to the faculty's research coordinator: robert.johansson@umu.se
The nomination process
Each faculty prepares their proposals, and the dean of the faculty decides which projects that will be given the opportunity to submit their applications to the Research Support and Collaboration Office. This is followed by a continued preparation of the application and budget at the university before the deadline for submission on 1 April 2024.
More information about the call can be found on the foundation's website.