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Grant for Accessibility to Infrastructure

Grant for Accessibility to Infrastructure

Supports access to major Swedish research infrastructure for teams conducting studies through shared national facilities.

The Grant for Accessibility to Infrastructure is a Vetenskapsrådet programme funding research projects that use Sweden's strategic research infrastructures — specifically SciLifeLab, MAX IV, the European Spallation Source (ESS), and other strategically valuable facilities. The programme targets projects that broaden non-academic participation in major infrastructures or promote Swedish involvement

Research requiring access to Swedish strategic infrastructure (SciLifeLab, MAX IV, ESS and equivalents); must address business/public sector participation or Swedish strategic infrastructure positioning.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SEK 60M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.vr.se