Swedish Research Council
International postdoc within humanities and social sciences, including educational sciences (autumn call)
Call opens 19 August 2026
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The Swedish Research Council's International Postdoc fellowship funds postdoctoral researchers in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences to conduct research abroad while remaining affiliated with a Swedish institution. The call opens annually in August and targets early-career researchers seeking to build international experience. Applicants must carry out their postdoctoral work outside Sweden as a condition of the award.
Details
| Funder | Swedish Research Council |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Upcoming call opening 19 August 2026. International postdoctoral fellowship for researchers in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences. Mobility grant requiring postdoc to be conducted abroad; applicants must be affiliated with a Swedish institution.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers in humanities, social sciences, or educational sciences
- •Researchers affiliated with a Swedish institution as host
- •Early-career scholars seeking international mobility and research experience
- •Applicants planning to conduct research at a non-Swedish institution
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 15 September 2026 (call opens 19 August 2026)
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •Annual call cycle
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise the international element and learning outcomes from the host-country placement; the mobility clause is non-negotiable.
- ✓Swedish affiliation must be maintained throughout; clarify the host institution and the Swedish co-ordinating institution in your application.
- ✓For humanities and social sciences, stress the unique research access or networks available abroad that are not available in Sweden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Postdoc from the Swedish Research Council?
It is a mobility grant for postdoctoral researchers in humanities, social sciences, and educational sciences to conduct research abroad while affiliated with a Swedish institution.
Do I have to conduct my postdoc research outside Sweden?
Yes, the award requires that your postdoctoral work take place abroad; Swedish affiliation is required, but the research must happen elsewhere.
When is the deadline for the Swedish Research Council International Postdoc?
The call opens 19 August 2026 and closes 15 September 2026, with an annual cycle.
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