Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Proof of Concept grants in Life Science
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This Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation call funds Proof of Concept projects in Life Science, helping researchers move findings toward practical or commercial application. It is open to researchers with a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution, spending at least 70% of their working time in Sweden.
Details
| Funder | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation |
| Deadline | 5 February 2027 |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Proof of Concept grants in Life Science from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, a major Swedish private research funder. The applicant must hold a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution (≥70% of working time in Sweden).
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a long-term appointment at a Swedish higher-education institution
- •Applicants spending at least 70% of their working time in Sweden
- •Life science researchers with a project ready for proof-of-concept validation
- •Based at Swedish universities rather than foreign institutions
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 5 February 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Confirm and document your ≥70% Swedish working-time status early, since this is a hard eligibility gate for KAW.
- ✓Frame the proposal around a concrete proof-of-concept milestone rather than open-ended discovery research, matching the call's translational intent.
- ✓As a private Swedish foundation, KAW proposals benefit from clear links to Swedish institutional infrastructure and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the KAW Proof of Concept grant in Life Science?
Researchers with a long-term association with a Swedish higher-education institution, spending at least 70% of their working time in Sweden.
What is the deadline for this KAW call?
The application deadline is 5 February 2027.
Can researchers outside Sweden apply for this grant?
No, eligibility is restricted to researchers based at Swedish institutions with at least 70% of their working time in Sweden.
What type of research does this KAW grant fund?
It funds Proof of Concept projects in Life Science, supporting the translation of research findings toward practical application.
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