# Scientific journal grant within humanities and social sciences

**Funder:** Swedish Research Council
**Deadline:** 18 August 2026
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** SE
**Official call:** https://www.vr.se/english/applying-for-funding/calls/2025-11-11-scientific-journal-grant-within-humanities-and-social-sciences.html
**Last verified:** 26 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to organisation applicants only (not individual researchers). Supports scientific journals within humanities and social sciences. Swedish host institutions expected.

## Summary

The Swedish Research Council's Scientific Journal Grant supports the publication of peer-reviewed journals in humanities and social sciences in Sweden. Applicants must be organisations (not individuals) based in an eligible Swedish institution. The call runs from 6 May to 18 August 2026.

## Who should apply

- Swedish organisations hosting or publishing peer-reviewed journals
- Journals in humanities and social sciences disciplines
- Publishers or academic institutions with active journal operations

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 18 August 2026
- Call open: 6 May, 18 August 2026

## Tips for applicants

- As an organisation-only call, ensure your institution is formally registered and eligible under Swedish Research Council guidelines.
- Journal proposals should emphasise peer-review standards and scholarly reach within humanities and social sciences.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Swedish Research Council Scientific Journal Grant?

Only organisations based in Sweden can apply; individual researchers cannot. The host organisation must be an eligible Swedish research or academic institution.

### What journals are eligible?

Peer-reviewed journals in humanities and social sciences that operate in Sweden are eligible.

### When is the deadline?

The application deadline is 18 August 2026; the call opened on 6 May 2026.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/swedish-research-council-scientific-journal-grant-within-humanities-and-soc-2026-08) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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