The Wallenberg Foundations

KAW is by far the largest private funder of research in Sweden and supports Swedish research through financing of research schools, postdoctoral fellowships, career development programs for young and established researchers, a special Program for Mathematics research and large research projects of high scientific potential.

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MMW supports research and education in the social sciences by funding research projects of high scientific potential, as well as providing individual support to outstanding scientists within the foundation's programs. MMW also supports the WASP-HS (The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanities and Society) program, which aims to realize excellent research and develop competence on the consequences and challenges of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems for the individual person and society.

Research projects of high scientific potential

On an annual basis, MMW launches a call for research projects of high scientific potential, usually with deadline on April 1, to which individual researchers and small research teams (2-4 researchers) can apply for funding for projects within the social sciences. Normally, MMW funds projects with a budget of SEK 4-10 million and a duration of three to five years. Applications submitted to MMW must be supported by the university hosting the main applicant, which is certified by attaching a support letter signed by the Vice Chancellor to the application.

In the 2025 call for proposals, MMW prioritizes projects in two areas;

• Youth Psychology/Psychiatry
• Social science research of relevance to forest management and conservation

Within the 2025 calls, both MMW and MAW prioritize applications revolving around projects in social sciences/humanities (respectively) that connect to the programme “Wallenberg Initiative in Forest Research” (WIFORCE) and its overall goal regarding future forest management and conservation.

Researchers at SLU who plan to submit an application to MMW in 2025 are welcome to contact the Grants Office (caroline.grabbe@slu.se) for support with the application and the Vice Chancellors support letter. To ensure our assistance with drafting a strong support letter and a signature by the Vice Chancellor, you need to contact us not later than 17 February 2025.

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MAW supports research and education in the humanities, primarily by launching annual calls for research projects of high scientific potential. In addition, MAW provides grants for non-profit organisations and companies, as well as other associations, that conduct activities for children and youth up to the age of 18.

Research projects of high scientific potential

On an annual basis, MAW launches a call for research projects of high scientific potential, usually with deadline on April 1, to which individual researchers and small research teams (2-4 researchers) can apply for funding for projects within the social sciences. Normally, MAW funds projects with a budget of SEK 4-10 million and a duration of three to five years. Applications submitted to MAW must be supported by the university hosting the main applicant, which is certified by attaching a support letter signed by the Vice Chancellor to the application.

In the 2025 call for proposals, MMW (Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation) prioritizes projects in two areas;

• Youth Psychology/Psychiatry
• Humanities research of relevance to forest management and conservation

Within the 2025 calls, both MAW and MMW prioritize applications revolving around projects in the humanities/social sciences (respectively) that connect to the programme “Wallenberg Initiative in Forest Research” (WIFORCE) and its overall goal regarding future forest management and conservation.

Researchers at SLU who plan to submit an application to MAW in 2025 are welcome to contact the Grants Office (caroline.grabbe@slu.se) for support with the application and the Vice Chancellors support letter. To ensure our assistance with drafting a strong support letter and a signature by the Vice Chancellor, you need to contact us not later than 17 February 2025.

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MWS supports the organization of international scientific conferences, symposia and workshops, as well as summer schools at the postgraduate level. The grants, which can vary between SEK 50,000-250,000, are awarded to initiatives that take place in Sweden, have a strong academic underpinning, display high scientific quality, and have a significant level of international speakers. In particular, MWS gives priority to activities that provide an opportunity for young Swedish researchers' to develop and establish international contacts. MWS launches one call each year, usually with deadline on October 1.

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PWS supports research and education related to economics and technology involving collaboration between Sweden and Finland. Grants from PWS are announced once a year, usually with deadline on April 1.

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EPW supports entrepreneurship and business by awarding grants and scholarships in two main categories;

• Development projects in entrepreneurship and business
• Scholarships for theoretical and practical studies

Grants for projects and scholarships from EPW can be applied for through the XO-foundation.

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JWS mainly supports projects in the field of culture and sports, where established national non-profit organizations, academies, museums and educational institutions can apply for funding for charitable youth, cultural and sporting purposes.

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The foundation offers scholarships for publishing research in jurisprudence, as well as postdoctoral fellowships in the field. Normally, publishing scholarships (author contributions) include funding with up to SEK 4000 per month for a maximum of one year, as well as the possibility of obtaining a print allowance, while the postdoctoral fellowships provides funding that covers salary costs over a two-year period and a travel allowance of SEK 20,000.

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TMW supports education in international industrial entrepreneurship by granting scholarships for Master students allowing them to spend one to two academic years at well-reputed universities outside Sweden, focusing on the field of international industrial entrepreneurship (all subject areas).

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BWS supports research in archaeology and art history, primarily through funding of doctoral positions and scientific projects, but may also offer smaller grants for research, research trips, symposia, fieldwork, analyses and publication.

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The foundation supports research into the economic history of banking and industry, by granting access to the historical archives of Stockholm's Enskilda Bank (1856-1971), with the purpose of conducting scientific research.

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The RRJ foundation supports private healthcare institutions, whose activities are not-for profit, mainly through providing financial support that directly relates to health care, such as healthcare-adapted furniture and medical equipment.

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