# Project grant for international collaboration within health research (ERA4HEALTH)

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 21 January 2027 (Call opens 27 October 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — international research collaboration partners as specified by the ERA4HEALTH joint call
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2026-10-19-project-grant-for-international-collaboration-within-health-research-era4health.html
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Project grant for Swedish researchers participating in international collaborative health research consortia under the ERA4HEALTH joint call.

## Summary

This Swedish Research Council grant funds Swedish researchers taking part in international health research consortia under the ERA4HEALTH joint call. It covers the Swedish share of costs for collaborative projects that bring together partners from multiple countries within the ERA4HEALTH programme. The call runs annually, with the 2027 round opening in October 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Swedish universities or research institutions
- Applicants who are part of, or forming, an international health research consortium
- Projects aligned with the ERA4HEALTH joint call's health research scope
- Teams with confirmed international collaboration partners in place before applying

## Key dates

- Call opens 27 October 2026, deadline 21 January 2027
- Recurring annually under the ERA4HEALTH joint call

## Tips for applicants

- Secure and document your international consortium partners early, since the grant only funds Swedish participants within a larger ERA4HEALTH consortium.
- Check the specific ERA4HEALTH joint call text for consortium composition and thematic requirements, as these are set at the joint-call level rather than by the Swedish Research Council alone.
- Align your project description with both Swedish Research Council formal requirements and the ERA4HEALTH call's health research priorities.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the ERA4HEALTH project grant from the Swedish Research Council?

Swedish researchers who are participating in an international collaborative health research consortium under the ERA4HEALTH joint call.

### When is the deadline for the ERA4HEALTH project grant?

The call opens 27 October 2026 and the deadline is 21 January 2027.

### Is a consortium required for this grant?

Yes, applicants must be part of an international research collaboration consortium as specified by the ERA4HEALTH joint call.

### Does this call happen every year?

Yes, the Swedish Research Council runs this ERA4HEALTH-linked call annually.

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