Research projects with high scientific potential (2028)

The Research projects with high scientific potential call is a competitive project grant programme operated by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation to support investigator-initiated research of the highest international standard. Projects are group-based (two to five researchers), focus on a coherent research question and are primarily in natural sciences, technology and medicine, though related projects in other disciplines may be considered. Grants normally range between SEK 15 million and SEK 40 million and projects may run for three to five years; equipment can be financed through depreciation and up to 20% of an awarded amount may be used for indirect costs.

Research grant funding (SEK 15–40 million typical), equipment financing via depreciation, allowance for indirect costs up to 20% of the award.

Applications must be nominated by Swedish universities according to the Foundation's nomination quota. Principal investigators must have a long-term association with a Swedish institution of higher education and spend at least 70% of their position and working time in Sweden; co-investigators must spend at least 50% of their position and working time in Sweden. A vice-chancellor's letter of support from the nominating university is required.

Nominations are submitted by Swedish universities; applications require a vice-chancellor's letter of support and are submitted via the Foundation's e-application portal.