Swedish Research Council
Doctoral programme grant within Humanities and Social sciences
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The Swedish Research Council's Doctoral programme grant funds structured doctoral programmes in humanities and social sciences at Swedish universities and research institutions. Organisations apply on behalf of doctoral students; this is not an individual researcher grant. The call runs from 6 May to 18 August 2026.
Details
| Funder | Swedish Research Council |
| Deadline | 18 August 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Open to organisation applicants only (not individual researchers). Funds doctoral programmes within humanities and social sciences at Swedish research organisations.
Who Should Apply
- •Swedish universities and research institutions with doctoral programmes
- •Programmes in humanities or social sciences disciplines
- •Institutional applicants coordinating on behalf of doctoral student cohorts
- •Programmes meeting the Swedish Research Council's quality and structure criteria
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 18 August 2026
- •Application window: 6 May, 18 August 2026
- •Applicants must check funder guidance for project duration and funding decision timeline
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is an institutional call, not an individual researcher grant, your institution's research administration office should lead the application.
- ✓Ensure your doctoral programme documentation clearly maps to Swedish Research Council criteria for humanities and social sciences before submission.
- ✓The call period is narrow (3.5 months); confirm eligibility and gather supporting programme data early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Swedish Research Council Doctoral programme grant?
Swedish universities and research institutions with doctoral programmes in humanities and social sciences; individual researchers do not apply.
What research areas are eligible?
Doctoral programmes within humanities and social sciences disciplines.
When is the deadline?
18 August 2026; applications are accepted from 6 May 2026.
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