The programmes of the French Embassy / Institut français de Suède aim to increase scientific and academic cooperation between France and Sweden by researchers the opportunity to develop their professional network in the other country or to strengthen Franco-Swedish research cooperation. The programmes are open to active researcher, whatever their field of research, in the exact sciences as well as in the humanities or social sciences. Scholarships cover travel and living expenses, but not salaries or research equipment. Several programmes are available.
The SFVE-A Programme
The SFVE-A programme (Svensk Fransk Vetenskap–Anslag) supports mobilities between both countries by giving researchers working in a French or Swedish institution (e.g. university, research laboratory, etc.) the opportunity to participate in a mobility programme between both countries in 2025. It aims to be a simple and flexible program for short visits but can also be used as complementary funding.
The thematic priorities of the programme are those connected to the renewed strategic partnership between Sweden and France signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Emmanuel Macron on January 30, 2024. Other fields are also eligible for application, including projects in the humanities and social sciences, and those related to culture.
The next call for applications will open in Autumn 2025, for mobilities taking place in 2026.
Click here to learn more about the SFVE-A programme and apply.
The France Excellence Research Programme
The France Excellence Research grant is aimed at researchers and PhD students established in a Swedish institution (e.g. university, laboratory, research institute, etc.) who wish to carry out research and/or have access to scientific equipment in France. It allows them to spend stays of one to three months in a French institution.
The thematic priorities of the program are those connected to the renewed strategic partnership between Sweden and France signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Emmanuel Macron on 30th January 2024. Other fields are also eligible for application, including projects in the humanities and social sciences, and those related to culture.
The next call for applications will open in Autumn 2025, for mobilities taking place in 2026.
Click here to learn more about the France Excellence Research programme and apply.
The Sophie Germain Scientific Residence
The Sophie Germain scientific residence is a one-month stay at the Svenska Studentenhemmet in Paris in the Summer, inclunding funding for living expenses. It is intended for doctoral graduates currently pursuing research in a Swedish institution (university, research institute…).
The application period is now closed. The next application period will be in autumn 2025.
Click here to learn more about the Sophie Germain programme and apply.
The Eva de la Gardie Programme
The Eva de la Gardie programme is a one month stay in the Swedish Institute in Paris.
The Eva de la Gardie programme is a one-month stay at the Swedish Institute in Paris in the Fall, including funding for living expenses. It is intended for doctoral graduates currently pursuing research in a Swedish institution (university, research institute…).
The call for applications is now closed. The next application period will be in autumn 2025.
Click here to learn more about the Eva de la Gardie programme and apply.
The French Institute Nordic Award (FINA)
The French Institute Nordic Award (FINA) aims to foster scientific cooperation on a theme of shared interest for both the Nordic countries and France. Each year since 2020, the French Institutes in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden jointly award a prize to five young researchers from the Nordic region in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
The call for applications of the 2025 edition of the FINA prize is now closed. Stay tuned for the 2026 edition (theme to be determined).
Laureates of the 2025 edition will have the chance to travel to France for one week and to attend the OOSC in June 2025 in Nice. In addition to the OOSC, laureates will have the opportunity to visit universities, research institutes and/or laboratories with a programme to be determined according to the laureates’ fields of interest.
Click here to learn more about the FINA prize.
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