# Grant for Frontiers of Science collaboration with Japan

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 19 January 2027 (Call opens 2 December 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — collaboration with Japanese research partners (Frontiers of Science)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2026-10-21-grant-for-frontiers-of-science-collaboration-with-japan.html
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Grant to Swedish organisations for Frontiers of Science collaboration activities with Japan. Only organisations, not individual researchers, may apply.

## Summary

The Swedish Research Council offers a grant to Swedish organisations for collaboration activities with Japanese partners under the Frontiers of Science programme. Only organisations, not individual researchers, may apply, and the call runs annually. It is aimed at institutions seeking to build or sustain Sweden-Japan research links across scientific fields.

## Who should apply

- Swedish research organisations, not individual researchers
- Institutions with existing or planned ties to Japanese research partners
- Organisations proposing Frontiers of Science collaboration activities
- Applicants based in Sweden only

## Key dates

- Call opens 2 December 2026, deadline 19 January 2027
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Apply as an organisation, not as a named individual researcher, individual applications are not eligible.
- Confirm the Japanese partner's involvement in Frontiers of Science activities before applying, since collaboration with Japan is a stated requirement.
- Since the call opens only weeks before the deadline, prepare the organisational application in advance of the 2 December 2026 opening.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Frontiers of Science collaboration grant with Japan?

Only Swedish organisations may apply; individual researchers are not eligible.

### When is the deadline for this Swedish Research Council grant?

The call opens 2 December 2026 and the deadline is 19 January 2027.

### Is a Japanese partner required for this grant?

Yes, the grant requires collaboration with Japanese research partners under the Frontiers of Science programme.

### Does this call happen every year?

Yes, the Swedish Research Council runs this call annually.

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