The Wallenberg Foundations - Stockholms universitet
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:10
Wallenberg Academy Fellows is the largest private investment in young researchers in Sweden. In addition to providing the best young researchers ...
Source: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/research-funding/the-wallenberg-foundations
Funding Details
- Funder
- Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW)
- Funding Goal
- Support excellent basic research and education at Swedish universities through individual researcher grants, project funding, strategic initiatives, scholarships, and proof-of-concept grants.
- Funding Amount
- SEK 6.5 to 15.6 million per researcher over five years (Wallenberg Academy Fellows). Total annual distribution exceeds SEK 2.5 billion across all programs. (6.500.000 € – 15.600.000 €)
- Deadline
- Multiple deadlines in 2026: April 26, October 5, October 15, November 16 (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Universities nominate candidates for the Academy Fellows program; the Swedish Royal Academies evaluate applications and recommend top candidates; the Foundation makes final selections. For research project grants, principal investigators apply with vice-chancellor endorsement from their Swedish university. The foundation has 25 current open calls with various deadlines through 2026.
- Target Region
- Sweden
- Contact
- Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation: kaw@kaw.se, P.O. Box 16066, SE-103 22 Stockholm. Stockholm University Research Office: info@fs.su.se
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 23:57
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Summary
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW), established in 1917, is Sweden's largest private funder of basic research. It has awarded over SEK 42 billion in grants to date and currently distributes over SEK 2.5 billion annually. The foundation funds research across all academic disciplines at Swedish universities and equivalent institutions, with a strong emphasis on excellence and international competitiveness. The foundation's flagship programs include Wallenberg Academy Fellows — the largest private investment in young researchers in Sweden, providing SEK 6.5 to 15.6 million per researcher over five years with possible five-year extension — and Wallenberg Scholars, which supports established senior researchers. Since 2012, 288 researchers have been appointed as Academy Fellows. Additional funding streams include researcher-initiated project grants, strategic grants for community-wide initiatives, scholarship programs, and proof-of-concept grants to bridge academic research to innovation. Eligibility is strictly limited to principal investigators or research teams affiliated with Swedish universities or equivalent institutions. Applications require endorsement from institutional leadership (vice-chancellor approval). The foundation does not fund independent researchers, individual education (except stipend programs), NGOs, or unaffiliated applicants. All funded research must be published with open access. Current calls have deadlines extending through 2026, with 25 open calls listed on the foundation's website.
Historical Context
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation was established in 1917 and has awarded over SEK 42 billion in grants. The Wallenberg Academy Fellows program was launched in 2012 in cooperation with the Swedish Royal Academies. As of 2025, 288 researchers have received the fellowship. In 2023, Stockholm University received 8 of 31 newly appointed fellows — the highest number of any Swedish institution that year.
Sources
- https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/research-funding/the-wallenberg-foundations
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/calls-for-proposals
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/wallenberg-academy-fellows
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/wallenberg-scholars
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/funding-guide
- https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/funding-guide/grant-policy
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