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Travel Grant Call Paused
19 August 2026
For many years, ÅForsk has offered two travel grant calls per calendar year, aimed at students and early-career researchers. The autumn 2026 call for travel grants will now be paused. Read more
Decision on research grant
17 June 2026
Decision letters regarding the applications for research grants, with the deadline of March 9, are expected to be sent out by Thursday, June 25 at the latest. Read more
Ready to take the next step in your research career – in Sweden?
24 March 2026
ÅForsk offers repatriation grants to Swedish researchers currently working abroad who wish to return and continue their research at a Swedish university or research institute. Read more
About ÅForsk
ÅForsk has since its formation in 1985 been aimed at research and development within its main areas. The foundation is the largest shareholder in listed AFRY AB. The appropriations distributed are obtained by dividend from the company. The board consists of members of the founders - Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien, IVA, Skogsindustrierna, Energiföretagen Sverige and AFRY AB.
What we are looking for
ÅForsk aims to promote research and development within the core areas mentioned below. We want to see more female researchers to apply for funding. By improving gender equality, the research community becomes stronger, more productive and successful. Priority is given to applications from researchers with new ideas.