# Grant for recruiting international visiting researchers to Sweden

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 10 November 2026
**Consortium:** No - organisation applicants only
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-11-24-grant-for-recruiting-international-visiting-researchers-to-sweden-2026.html
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Call for Swedish organisations to recruit international visiting researchers to Sweden. Application restricted to organisation applicants rather than individual researchers.

## Summary

This Swedish Research Council call funds Swedish organisations to recruit international visiting researchers to Sweden. Only organisations may apply, not individual researchers, and the call is restricted to Swedish host institutions.

## Who should apply

- Swedish research organisations rather than individual researchers
- Institutions seeking to host an international visiting researcher
- Organisations based in Sweden

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 10 November 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Apply through your organisation rather than as an individual researcher, since individual applications are not eligible.
- Confirm the visiting researcher's international status and hosting arrangements align with the call's scope before submitting.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for this Swedish Research Council grant?

Only Swedish organisations can apply, not individual researchers.

### What does this grant fund?

It funds the recruitment of international visiting researchers to Sweden.

### When is the deadline for this grant?

The application deadline is 10 November 2026.

### Is a consortium required to apply?

No, this call does not require a consortium and is open only to organisation applicants.

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