The Wallenberg Foundations award grants to 13 research projects ...
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The focus is on basic scientific research in genetics, genomics, biotechnology, biodiversity and future forestry. The program also includes a ...
Funding Details
- Funder
- Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (jointly with Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation)
- Funding Goal
- Support high-quality research in humanities and social sciences at Swedish universities, with this specific initiative funding 13 research projects on forestry-related topics through humanities and social sciences perspectives.
- Funding Amount
- SEK 5-8 million per project (for the forestry call); total SEK 90 million across 13 projects (5.000.000 € – 8.000.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-04-01 (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted through the e-application portal at mawansokan.wallenberg.org. The application period opens March 1, 2026 with a deadline of April 1, 2026. All applications undergo peer review. Applicants should review the Funding Guide before applying.
- Target Region
- Sweden
- Contact
- Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation, P.O. Box 16066, SE-103 22 Stockholm, Sweden. Email: maw@wallenbergfoundations.se
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 00:03
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Summary
The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation and the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation jointly awarded SEK 90 million (approximately EUR 8 million) to 13 research projects addressing forestry challenges through humanities and social sciences perspectives. The grants range from SEK 5-8 million per project and cover topics such as forest governance, biodiversity, climate adaptation, digital forestry innovation, historical perspectives, and knowledge integration in forest management. The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation is the third largest among 16 Wallenberg family foundations, with the combined annual distribution across all Wallenberg Foundations being approximately SEK 2.9 billion. The foundation prioritizes researcher-initiated projects of the highest international standards, with a focus on new research domains and cross-border research initiatives in humanities. Eligibility is limited to Swedish universities and similar research/education institutions, as well as non-profit organizations. The foundation does not award grants to individuals. Applications undergo peer review, and all funded research must be published with open access. The current application period for Project Grants 2025 opens March 1, 2026 with a deadline of April 1, 2026.
Historical Context
The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation was founded in 1960 through a donation from bank director Jacob Wallenberg. It is the third largest among 16 Wallenberg family foundations. The combined annual distribution across all Wallenberg Foundations is approximately SEK 2.9 billion. This forestry initiative complements WIFORCE, a natural science research program funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation with SEK 513 million allocated through 2030.
Sources
- https://maw.wallenberg.org/en/press/wallenberg-foundations-award-grants-13-research-projects-forestry-relevance
- https://maw.wallenberg.org/en
- https://maw.wallenberg.org/en/apply-funding
- https://maw.wallenberg.org/en/funding-guide