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Research Project Grant — Natural and Engineering Sciences

Research Project Grant — Natural and Engineering Sciences

Supports natural and engineering researchers in Sweden through multi-year research funding for scientific progress and innovation.

The Research Project Grant within Natural and Engineering Sciences is Vetenskapsrådet's (VR) primary annual individual research grant for the natural and engineering sciences. It is an undirected call, meaning VR imposes no thematic restrictions and funds any scientifically excellent project within the broad disciplinary scope. The 2026 cycle opened 4 March 2026 and closed 14 April 2026; decisions

Undirected — any topic within natural and engineering sciences.

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.37 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–48 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.

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