Sustainable Idea Exploration
Funding for researchers and doctoral students at Lund University to investigate and develop innovative ideas with a sustainability focus.
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24 November 2025
About the grant
Sustainable Idea Exploration is a funding opportunity from the Sustainability Fund that gives researchers and doctoral students at Lund University the chance to apply for up to SEK 150,000 for activities that can play a decisive role in the transition to a sustainable society. The purpose is to investigate and develop the innovative potential in research results, focusing on social, environmental or economic sustainability. The funding applies to ideas at an early stage and outside existing research projects. Applications are open until 24 November 2025.
Requirements
- Applicants must be researchers or doctoral students at Lund University.
- The idea should be at an early stage and able to contribute to social, environmental or economic sustainability.
- Funding is provided for activities outside existing research projects.
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