The Swedish Research Council
The Swedish Research Council is the largest external donor to research at Uppsala University. It is a government agency under the Ministry of Education and Research that supports research in all areas.
Funding granted in the past five years:
- 2021: SEK 691 million
- 2020: SEK 703 million
- 2019: SEK 782 million
- 2018: SEK 781 million
- 2017: SEK 730 million
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Examples of research supported by the Swedish Research Council
The teacher who thought twice to create a better school
How can we make schools more orderly? How can we create a pleasant, peaceful classroom environment w...
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Genetic background associated with physically active lifestyle
In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that a...
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Anders Karlén coordinates the combat against the invisible enemy
“As long as disaster does not strike with full force, many prefer to look elsewhere,” says Anders Ka...
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