Q&A session on the call for doctoral student exchange to Stanford
On 11 June, the Knowledge Foundation will host a digital Q&A for those interested in the special initiative on doctoral exchange at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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New call for co-funding within MSCA COFUND
This autumn, the Knowledge Foundation will launch a new call offering co-funding for doctoral programmes under MSCA COFUND. The call also introduces new opportunities for Swedish universities to participate as co-applicants in international proposals.
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Supporting the next generation of researchers
Five early‑career researchers are now being given the opportunity to further develop their academic careers. Through the programme Early academic career, the Knowledge Foundation is awarding a total of SEK 14 million to research projects at five Swedish universities.
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Timeline for the autumn calls
The autumn calls within the Knowledge Foundation’s nine regular programmes will open on 10 September. Five programmes will have application deadlines later in the autumn, while the more extensive programme formats will close at the beginning of next year.
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Strategic recruitments to advance research and collaboration
The Knowledge Foundation awards over SEK 11 million to six new projects within the Capacity Building programme. Through recruitments of key expertise, the projects aim to strengthen research and education at Swedish universities – while at the same time contributing to Sweden’s long-term competitiveness.
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Explore projects funded by the Knowledge Foundation
It is now easier to explore the Knowledge Foundation’s initiatives. A new tool allows you to find, search and filter hundreds of projects that have received funding since 2017, covering both ongoing and completed projects.
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Jubilee Doctoral Students – Network meeting in Halmstad
Focus of the meeting The meeting focuses on co-production of knowledge and how collaboration with external partners can contribute to meaningful impact. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, participants will share experiences, explore different approaches to co-production, and strengthen their professional network. Programme overview 27 April – Halmstad University 28...
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New opportunity to apply for funding for strategic recruitments
A new application round is now open in the programme Capacity Building. From this year onwards, the programme welcomes applications both in spring and autumn – a decision that provides universities with greater flexibility when planning strategically important recruitments of key expertise.
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Welcome to the UIIN Conference 2026
On 15–17 June 2026, the UIIN Conference will take place in Stockholm – a global conference focused on collaboration between academia and industry. Over the three days, researchers, innovation leaders, industry executives and policymakers from more than 50 countries will come together to share insights, exchange experience and spark new collaborations.
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Three strategic appointments strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness
The Knowledge Foundation is funding three projects within the new programme Capacity building. Through investments totalling SEK 3.7 million, the initiative strengthens the research capacity of Swedish universities while giving industry improved access to cutting‑edge expertise.