The Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) has opened the Grant for Recruiting International Visiting Researchers to Sweden 2026, supporting Swedish higher education institutions and approved research organisations seeking to strengthen research fields by recruiting internationally recognised researchers from outside Europe.
The grant provides funding for recruitment and salary costs for a limited research visit in Sweden, helping institutions attract prominent researchers and strengthen international collaboration.
Grant Amount
Selected organisations can receive:
- 2 million SEK grant funding
- 12-month visiting researcher period
- Approximately 30 million SEK total budget framework for the call
The funding can support:
- Researcher salary during the visit
- Relocation expenses
- Housing costs
- Travel between Sweden and the researcher’s home country
- Research expenses linked to relocation
- Some costs for accompanying family members
Purpose of the Grant
The programme aims to help research organisations:
- Develop and strengthen research fields
- Recruit leading international researchers
- Increase international research collaboration
- Build long-term research capacity in Sweden
The visiting researcher should contribute to strengthening the host organisation’s research environment and potentially establish long-term research activities with the institution.
Eligible Research Areas
Applications are accepted across multiple disciplines, including:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Clinical Therapy Research
- Artistic Research
- Medicine and Health
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Educational Sciences
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to:
- Swedish higher education institutions
- Approved Swedish research organisations acting as administering organisations
The applicant must be an organisation, with a representative from the host department serving as project leader.
Individual researchers cannot apply directly.
Requirements for the Visiting Researcher
The proposed visiting researcher must:
- Be a prominent researcher
- Have current employment and research activities outside Europe
- Have been established with research activities outside Europe for at least 2 years
- Have at least 5 years of career experience after completing a PhD or equivalent degree
- Not already be established in Sweden
The researcher must participate in the host department’s research activities and contribute expertise to the Swedish research environment.
Grant Duration and Timeline
Grant Period
- Duration: 12 months
- Start date: No earlier than 1 May 2026
- Latest possible start: 1 March 2027
Application Period
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis:
11 February 2026 – 10 November 2026
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
Research Description
Applicants should provide:
- Background of the visiting researcher
- Justification for the recruitment
- Expected contribution to Swedish research
- Plan for participation within the host department
Researcher Information
Applicants must include:
- Researcher name and academic background
- Current position and workplace
- Expertise they bring to the host institution
- Visit timeline
- Employment plans during and after the grant period
CV and Publications
A CV and publication record are required, including relevant research outputs from 2018–2026.
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated competitively based on:
Scientific Excellence
Reviewers assess:
- Strength of the researcher’s scientific achievements
- International reputation and standing
Relevance and Research Impact
Applications are assessed on:
- Contribution to Swedish research development
- Quality of collaboration plans
- Ability to strengthen the host department
- Long-term impact on research activities
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for:
- Swedish universities seeking international research partnerships
- Research institutions looking to attract global experts
- Departments aiming to expand international research capacity
- Institutions developing strategic research collaborations
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