Find your funder
Plan your project
Aspects such as impact, external collaborations and co-funding should be considered when planning your project.
Find your funder
To fund your project, there is a range of funding agencies available, both nationally and internationally.
Develop your proposal
Developing the proposal involves many things beyond the actual research idea, such as getting your messages through in writing, budget, impact and data management.
Post-award activities
When your project has been funded, it must be managed and reported, and obtained results should be shared with others.
Once you have developed your research idea, you will need external funding to realize your project. To find funders, both national and international, public and private, you can use the Research Professional database. You are also welcome to contact Research Support for advice and support in finding your funder.
Research Professional
There is a wealth of national, EU,-and international funders, both governmental and private, that may be difficult to keep track of.
As a researcher at Uppsala University, you have access to Research Professional, a comprehensive database containing the vast majority of calls from funders worldwide.
EU calls
EU has a large number of calls that can be difficult to navigate.
Here you can find information about calls that are relevant in Health, Science and Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Events
Research Support arranges events that could be helpful in the process of finding funding for your research. Grants Day for example, is organised annually.
Internal funding for collaboration
"Verification for collaboration" is a program funded by Uppsala University with the aim of promoting collaboration with the surrounding society and enabling research to be exploited.
Internal scholarships
Uppsala University have a range of internal scholarships available.
Donations
Many individuals, businesses and organisations have an interest in and commitment to the University and want to support important research initiatives by donating funds. The University's Development Office helps you before, during and after receiving a donation. Read more about what to consider when having contact with a potential donor.
Planning to apply to the Wallenberg Foundations, the EU or American funding agencies?
These funders have particular regulations that you and the university must follow when you apply for and/or receive grants from them. Read more below about what applies to each funder, and make sure to contact Research Support. Research Support also offers extra help in the application process for these funders.
The Wallenberg Foundations
Most often, the University must nominate projects or researchers for these calls. The selection is made through an internal prioritization process.
EU-funding
The European Commission offers many funding programs, where Horizon Europe is EU's ongoing framework program for research and innovation, for the period 2021-2027.
U.S. funding
It is mandatory for you as a researcher to contact Research Support well in advance when you plan to apply for U.S. funding.
Contact
Uppsala University's Research Support can provide tips and advice on issues related to research and grant applications.