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Ready to take the next step in your research career – in Sweden?
24 March 2026
ÅForsk offers repatriation grants to Swedish researchers currently working abroad who wish to return and continue their research at a Swedish university or research institute. Read more
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Apply for ÅForsk Travel Grant
1 September 2025
ÅForsk Travel grant provides an opportunity for PhD students seeking international research experience and for Master’s students who want to conduct their thesis abroad. Read more
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ÅForsk increases funding for repatriation grants by SEK 12 million
19 June 2025
ÅForsk Foundation is allocating an additional SEK 12 million this year within the framework of its research grant to promote repatriation. This enables Swedish researchers who have been working abroad to re-establish themselves in Sweden. Read more
About ÅForsk
ÅForsk has since its formation in 1985 been aimed at research and development within its main areas. The foundation is the largest shareholder in listed AFRY AB. The appropriations distributed are obtained by dividend from the company. The board consists of members of the founders - Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien, IVA, Skogsindustrierna, Energiföretagen Sverige and AFRY AB.
What we are looking for
ÅForsk aims to promote research and development within the core areas mentioned below. We want to see more female researchers to apply for funding. By improving gender equality, the research community becomes stronger, more productive and successful. Priority is given to applications from researchers with new ideas.