Grant for Centre of Excellence
Supports multidisciplinary Swedish research centers that build long-horizon excellence across scientific fields.
The Grant for Centre of Excellence is Vetenskapsrådet's multi-disciplinary research environment award, open to pioneering and cross-disciplinary projects across all scientific fields including humanities, social sciences, artistic research, medicine, natural sciences, and engineering. Up to ten grants are awarded at SEK 8,000,000 per year for an initial five-year period beginning January 2027. Gra…
Pioneering and multi-disciplinary issues across all scientific disciplines.
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