Planning to Apply? Call texts for 2025 are now available

The Knowledge Foundation’s 2025 programme calls are now published. This year’s calls for proposals include several updates – including clearer programme names and increased funding levels. The application period starts after the summer.

The application period for the Knowledge Foundation’s calls starts on 9 September. An exception is the new programme Capacity building, which welcomes applications starting 22 August. This year, the Foundation is introducing several changes to its programme portfolio, as previously announced this spring.

New and clearer programme names

Four programmes have been renamed to better reflect their content and purpose. All programme names are now also available in English to improve accessibility for international researchers and other actors.

Overview of new programme names

Previous programme nameNew programme name (English)New programme name (Swedish)
AvansSecond cycle educationUtbildning på avancerad nivå
ExpertkompetensEducation for working professionalsUtbildning för yrkesverksamma
ForskningsprofilerResearch profilesForskningsprofiler
FöretagsforskarskolorIndustrial graduate schoolsFöretagsforskarskolor
HögResearch projectsForskningsprojekt
ProspektEarly academic careerTidig akademisk karriär
RekryteringarAssociate senior lectureships / Capacity buildingBiträdande lektorat / Kompetensförstärkning
SynergiSynergy projectsSynergiprojekt

Increased maximum funding amounts

In several programmes the maximum funding amonts have been increased. This applies to the programmes Early academic career (previously Prospekt), Synergy projects, and Industrial graduate schools.

Information sessions in September

Planning to apply to one of this year’s calls from the Knowledge Foundation? On 15 and 16 September, we will host three digital information sessions focusing on this year’s updates. During the sessions, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the Foundation’s programme managers. The sessions will be held in Swedish, but questions in English are welcome.