The SFVE-A programme (Svensk Fransk Vetenskap–Anslag) aims at promoting scientific and academic cooperations between France and Sweden by giving researchers established in a Swedish or a French institution (e.g. university, research laboratory, etc.) the opportunity to participate in a mobility programme between both countries in 2027.
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. In addition, please note that at least one grant will be awarded to a project in the humanities and social sciences.
This call for applications is open until September 20, 2026, at 23:59, for mobilities taking place between February 1, 2027, and December 15, 2027.
(please refer to the text below before applying)
For information purposes, 8 scholarships were awarded in 2026.
Who can apply:
This programme is open to PhD students and PhD holders conducting research in a French or a Swedish institution (university, research institute from the public or private sector), with no condition on nationality.
This program is intended for PhD students and researchers with a PhD in order to:
- Organize a scientific workshop in France or Sweden in order to prepare large-scale projects (bilateral, regional or European).
- Carry out an academic or scientific visit in France or Sweden.
All scientific fields are eligible, but those related to the French-Swedish strategic innovation partnership will be given priority. The declaration between France and Sweden on a renewed Strategic Innovation Partnership for Sustainable, Digital and Resilient Societies can be found here.
About the grant:
- The grant is awarded for the 2027 calendar year. The mobility must happen between February 1, 2027, and December 15, 2027.
- The grant consists of a lump sum of up to 15,000 SEK. This amount is intended to cover all or part of mobility costs (travel, accommodation, and living expenses). Detailed reporting of expenses will not be required.
- The Institut français de Suède does not handle the booking of accommodation or travel tickets. A 50% advance on the grant will be given to the laureates. The other 50% will be paid after the mobility.
Selection procedure:
Applications will be evaluated by the scientific department of the Institut français de Suède with the help of experts from the Delegation for European and International Affairs of the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space.
The jury will take into account the scientific quality of the project, the implications for the French-Swedish cooperation and the individual scientific record of the applicant. Projects that haven’t previously received support from the Institut français de Suède will have priority.
Projects linked to the strategic innovation partnership will be given priority. The declaration between France and Sweden on a renewed Strategic Innovation Partnerhip Partnership for Sustainable, Digital and Resilient Societies can be found HERE.
At least one grant will be awarded to a project in the humanities and social sciences.
The French Embassy and the Institut français de Suède cooperate with Swedish foundations, including the Association Franco-Suédoise pour la Recherche (AFSR – Svensk-franska forskningsföreningen), that could also provide funding for scientific mobilities. If authorised by the candidate, the application may be shared with them for consideration in their own mobility programmes.
The French Embassy and the Institut français de Suède support equal opportunities and the jury will strive to attain parity in the list of supported researchers.
Schedule:
- Opening of the call: June 24, 2026
- Deadline for applications: September 20, 2026, at 23:59
- Notification of the laureates: late December 2026
- Stay in France/Sweden: between February 1, 2027, and December 15, 2027
Application procedure:
Applicants must complete an online form and upload:
- A scientific résumé (CV) – max. 2 pages, in pdf.
- A pdf document including:
- A presentation of the global scientific project (research statement) – max. 2 pages.
- A presentation of the objectives of the trip and its relevance, mentioning the expected benefits for French-Swedish cooperation. If relevant, a provisional program can be included.
- An invitation letter from the French/Swedish research institute, university or institution with which the applicant will be cooperating, stating the provisional dates of the stay – in French or English.
- A copy of the passport or European identity card of the applicant.
- Additional documents may be included in the application.
All applications must be submitted in English
After the mobility:
- The researcher must complete a one-page report to briefly describe their research mobility. The report template will be provided by the Institut français de Suède.
- 50% of the grant will be sent to the researcher after the mobility.
Contact information:
For any information, please contact science@ifsuede.com
