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.
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