Eligibility
Scholarships and research grants in the social sciences are available to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who are active and employed at a Swedish higher education institution or another public research principal. Among researchers, priority is given to those who have obtained their doctorate within the past seven years, taking into account deductible time for parental leave, etc.
Allocation and Amounts
Research grants of 250,000 Swedish kronor and above may be awarded and disbursed to the grant administrator (higher education institution or other research principal), with a maximum of 25 percent of the awarded grant permitted for covering overhead costs. Scholarships of up to 250,000 Swedish kronor may be awarded and paid directly to the applicant. The application must specify whether it concerns a scholarship or a research grant.
Funding may be sought for purposes such as project operating costs, expenses for international stays, or conference travel where own research results are presented.
Funding will not be granted for purposes that have already been completed at the time of the decision, which is made approximately three months after the end of the application period.
Available funding 2025 will be announced in May.
Available funding includes:
- funding specifically intended for scholarships for outstanding young researchers in the field of economics and for supporting investigations and studies in this discipline.
- funding specifically intended for scientific investigations and studies on economic issues of particular theoretical or practical significance for Sweden, or for the publication of journals with a scientific-practical focus in the field of economics.
- funding intended for other purposes within the social sciences.
Application
The application must include a certificate from the Head of Department (or equivalent) confirming that the applicant is or will be employed at the department, that the proposed research can be conducted at the institution if the application is granted, and that the conditions for overhead deductions from the research grant are accepted. Doctoral students must also attach a certificate from their supervisor.
Additional documents that may strengthen the application, such as an invitation letter or a letter of recommendation, may also be attached. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Application period 2025 will be announced in May.
A link to the application system is provided below. When the application period opens, create an account, provide personal and application information, and upload the necessary documents in PDF format.
The announcement is called “Social Sciences” in the application system.
Supplementary material submitted separately, incomplete applications and/or emailed applications will not be taken in consideration. Application documents will not be returned.
Allocation
All applicants will be notified by email if their application has been approved or rejected approximately three months after the application deadline. The information will also be available on the applicant’s web account.
More information
FAQ, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences’ scholarships
Contact: scholarship@kva.se