Anna-Greta and Holger Crafoord´s Fund annually awards an international prize to outstandig scientists, as well as scholarships or research grants to individual researchers or institutions in Sweden.
The purpose of the Fund is to promote basic scientific research worldwide in the following disciplines:
- Astronomy and Mathematics
- Polyarthritis
- Geosciences
- Biosciences, with particular emphasis on ecology
Fellowships and grants for individual researchers
In 2025, a maximum of six fellowships and grants for research in the field of polyarthritis are announced for the study of:
Autoimmune and autoinflammatory mechanisms in rheumatic diseases.
Grants and subsidies may be awarded for scientific equipment, scientific activities, publication of scientific work, scientific conferences and symposia, invitations to foreign guest researchers, study trips abroad for Swedish researchers, and other activities that may promote research in the specified area.
The Academy priorities applicants who are active researchers in Sweden and who have completed a doctoral degree within the last 10 years. Grants cannot be awarded for purposes that have already been finalised when the decision is made, which is approximately two months after the application deadline.
Doctoral candidates must attach a certificate from their supervisor. Doctoral researchers must enclose a certificate from the head of department or equivalent, confirming that there is or will be a connection to the institution and the department if the application is granted. The applicant may also attach additional documents, such as an invitation or letters of recommendation, which may strengthen the application.
Total amount available 2025: SEK 1,620,000.
Application
The link below leads to the application system. Follow the instructions to create an account and a personal profile. Go to ‘Application’ and create an application according to the instructions provided. Documentation in the form of attachments will be uploaded in PDF format together with the application. Click on ‘apply’ to submit your application.
In the application system, the call is announced as: Stiftelsen Anna-Greta och Holger Crafoords fond.
Deadline for applications: 24 February 2025
Separately submitted supplements, incomplete applications or applications sent by e-mail or regular mail will not be considered. Application documents will not be returned.
Allocation
The applicant will be notified by e-mail.
In connection with this year’s award ceremony, in Stockholm on 8 May 2025, the recipients of the scholarships and grants will be honoured and awarded a personal diploma.
More information
FAQ, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences’ scholarships
Contact: scholarship@kva.se (please write ‘CRAFOORD STIP’ in the subject field)