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Applying for funding

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All projects that the Knowledge Foundation funds must be designed and implemented in close collaboration between academia and the business sector.

How it works

Learn how to apply for funding from the Knowledge Foundation, from finding the right call for proposals to submitting your application.

Who can apply?

We fund projects at Sweden’s university colleges and newer universities. Today, 22 higher education institutions are included in our target group.

Projects are carried out in co-production between academia and the business sector. A university acts as the applicant and receives the funding from the Knowledge Foundation. The application is submitted by the project manager responsible for the project at the applying institution.

The eligibility requirements for project managers vary between our calls. For example, applicants may be required to hold a doctoral degree or a particular type of position. Always check the relevant call page for the specific requirements.

  • Universities eligible to apply for funding

    • Blekinge Institute of Technology
    • The Swedish National Defence College
    • The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
    • Dalarna University
    • University of Borås
    • University of Gävle
    • Halmstad University
    • Jönköping University
    • Kristianstad University
    • University of Skövde
    • University West
    • Karlstad University
    • The University of Arts, Crafts and Design
    • The Royal Institute of Art
    • The Royal College of Music in Stockholm
    • Linnaeus University
    • Malmö University
    • Mid Sweden University
    • Mälardalen University
    • Stockholm University of the Arts
    • Södertörn University
    • Örebro University

Find a call for proposals

When funding is available, we publish a call here on kks.se.

The Knowledge Foundation offers a range of funding programmes with annual calls. Some primarily fund research, while others focus on the development of second- and third-cycle education. In addition to our regular programmes, we occasionally issue calls as part of special initiatives.

Visit Programmes and initiatives to find out more about our regular programmes and current calls.

Before you apply

There are a few basic requirements that apply to our funding. You can find the specific requirements for each programme in the relevant call for proposals.

Strong research and education environments

The projects should aim to strengthen research and education environments in the universities’ profile areas.

Co-production

The projects should be designed and carried out in co-production between academia and the business sector. Several programmes also require co-funding from the business sector.

Open to all areas

The Knowledge Foundation’s calls for proposals are open to all scientific and artistic subject areas.

Create an account

All applications to the Knowledge Foundation are submitted through our application system, SBS Manager. The project manager must create a personal account and submit the application. It is important that the project manager creates and manages the account, as this links you to the project and its progress and final reporting.

Structure your application

Once you have created an account and logged in to the application system, start a new application by clicking Start a new application. Then select the call or programme you wish to apply to.

Instructions for how to fill in the application are found in the application form in SBS Manager and in the call for proposals for the programme.

Submit your application

Once your application is complete, submit it to the Knowledge Foundation through the application system. It will then enter our review and assessment process.

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