Swedish Research Council
Project grant for planning or pilot study for a future clinical study in therapy research
Opens 27 May 2026
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The Swedish Research Council Project Grant for planning or pilot studies funds early-stage work preparatory to a future clinical study in therapy research. The call targets researchers in Sweden with clinical or patient-sample focus, supporting the design, feasibility work, and preliminary data collection needed before launching a full clinical trial.
Details
| Funder | Swedish Research Council |
| Deadline | 25 August 2026 |
| Eligible countries | SE |
Eligibility & scope
Funds planning or pilot studies preparatory to a future clinical study in therapy research. Requires clinical/patient-study orientation. Swedish host institutions.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Swedish academic or clinical institutions
- •Projects designed as preparatory work for a future clinical study
- •Therapy research with direct clinical or patient-sample involvement
- •Applicants planning to conduct feasibility work, protocol development, or pilot data collection
Key Dates
- •Application window: 27 May, 25 August 2026
- •Single-stage application
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your proposal as a clear stepping-stone to a defined future clinical study, vague pilot work ranks lower.
- ✓Include patient or clinical collaborator letters confirming recruitment feasibility and site commitment; this is critical for Swedish Research Council evaluation.
- ✓Budget explicitly for regulatory approvals (ethics, data protection) and any patient engagement costs alongside research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Swedish Research Council Project Grant for planning studies fund?
Planning and pilot studies that are preparatory to a future clinical study in therapy research, including feasibility work, protocol development, and preliminary data collection.
Who is eligible for this Swedish Research Council grant?
Researchers based at Swedish academic or clinical institutions with a project focused on therapy research involving clinical or patient samples.
When is the deadline for the Swedish Research Council planning/pilot study grant?
Applications open 27 May 2026 and close 25 August 2026.
Can I use this grant to fund a full clinical study?
No, this grant funds only planning and pilot work preparatory to a future clinical study, not the main trial itself.
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