Research projects in social sciences with high scientific potential

About the grant

The Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation supports projects of high scientific potential in the social sciences. Projects must focus on a coherent scientific question and have an independent objective, not just supplementary funding for ongoing activities or other started projects. Applications can be made by individual researchers or project groups (2-4 researchers) with a permanent affiliation to Swedish universities, colleges, scientific academies or similar research and education institutions. Research must be conducted at Swedish higher education institutions. Typical budgets are between 3 and 9 million SEK with a duration of 3-5 years. Up to 20% of the granted amount may be used for indirect costs and rent. An individual researcher can participate in a maximum of two ongoing projects, of which at most one as principal applicant. The application period is 1 March to 1 April at 13:00 each year. Applications are submitted electronically and must be complete including CV, project description, budget and certificate from rector/head of department. Funded research must be published open access.

Requirements

• The project must have an independent objective and not be supplementary funding to other projects
• Applicants must be individual researchers or research groups (2-4 researchers) with permanent affiliation to a Swedish higher education institution or scientific institution
• Principal applicant must perform at least 70% of work time in Sweden, co-applicants at least 50%
• Research must be conducted at Swedish higher education institutions
• An individual researcher can participate in max two ongoing projects, of which one as principal applicant
• Projects can be considered for funding at max two application rounds
• Applications must be complete and submitted electronically
• Applications must include certificate from rector/head of department, CV, project description, budget and other specified attachments
• Research must be published open access according to university rules

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