Formas Career Grant
Supports early-career researchers building independent projects in environment, agriculture, and spatial planning.
The Formas Career Grant is a dedicated funding instrument for early-career researchers working within Formas' three statutory areas of responsibility: environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning. It is offered annually by Formas — Sweden's government research council for sustainable development — and is structured around two career tracks. The 0–3 track targets researchers who receive…
Environment, Agricultural Sciences, Spatial Planning — researcher's choice within these statutory areas.
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