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ÅForsk has since 1985 distributed approximately {0} MSEK in research, travel grants and grants to innovators. We can help you become one of them.

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ÅForsk increases funding for repatriation grants by SEK 12 million

19 June 2025

ÅForsk Foundation is allocating an additional SEK 12 million this year within the framework of its research grant to promote repatriation. This enables Swedish researchers who have been working abroad to re-establish themselves in Sweden. Read more

Per Dannetun, CEO ÅForsk Foundation

ÅForsk Foundation announces the opening of a call for repatriation grants

5 March 2025

The ÅForsk Foundation announces research grants for researchers who want to re-establish themselves in Sweden. Read more

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ÅForsk offers research funding in 2025

3 February 2025

A new call from ÅForsk research foundation opens February 3rd. Three categories of research projects will be funded: Research projects for young researchers, Collaborative projects between industry and academia and General research projects. Read more

About ÅForsk

ÅForsk has since its formation in 1985 been aimed at research and development within its main areas. The foundation is the largest shareholder in listed AFRY AB. The appropriations distributed are obtained by dividend from the company. The board consists of members of the founders - Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien, IVA, Skogsindustrierna, Energiföretagen Sverige and AFRY AB.

What we are looking for

ÅForsk aims to promote research and development within the core areas mentioned below. We want to see more female researchers to apply for funding. By improving gender equality, the research community becomes stronger, more productive and successful. Priority is given to applications from researchers with new ideas.

Infrastructure
Sustainability
Material
Renewable Products
Energy
Processes
Security
Environment