Swedish Research Council Opens 2026 Grant for Recruiting International Visiting Researchers to Sweden
The Swedish Research Council has launched a 2026 grant program to fund the recruitment of international visiting researchers from outside Europe. The initiative provides 2 million SEK per appointment to support academic exchange and strengthen Sweden's research competitiveness.
Why it matters
This program facilitates global knowledge transfer and helps Swedish institutions attract high-level talent to address complex research challenges.
The Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) has opened its 2026 Grant for Recruiting International Visiting Researchers to Sweden, providing Swedish higher education institutions and approved research organisations with funding to recruit internationally recognised researchers currently working outside Europe.
The programme aims to strengthen Sweden's research environment by enabling institutions to attract outstanding international scholars who can contribute to long-term research development, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration. The grant offers 2 million Swedish kronor (SEK) for a 12-month visiting appointment, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until 10 November 2026.
About the Grant
The funding is designed to help Swedish universities and approved research organisations recruit prominent researchers from outside Europe who can make significant contributions to Swedish research and academic environments.
The grant supports both the recruitment process and the visiting researcher's employment in Sweden during the funded period.
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