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York University Global Research Excellence Seed Fund 2025–2026

York University (Toronto, Canada) is accepting applications for the Global Research Excellence Seed Fund, which supports international research collaborations in climate, digital cultures, social justice, indigenous peoples and global well-being.

• Track A – Strategic Partnership: Up to CAD 20,000 for workshops, pilot projects or joint publications. >CAD 6,500 requires 50% co-funding.
• Track B – Global Postdoctoral Fellowship: Up to CAD 40,000 for joint supervision of international postdoctoral fellows.

Applications are accepted until the end of April 2026 or until the funds are exhausted/committed.

• Visit York University's website for information on dates and deadlines, conditions and application forms (yorku.ca)
• Find potential collaboration partners through York's database (yorku.ca)

The Institut français de Suède and the French Embassy to Sweden announce grants for mobility

The Institut français de Suède and the French Embassy in Sweden announce:

• SFVE-A: Support of up to SEK 15,000 for mobility between Sweden and France for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in 2026.
• France Excellence Research: Support of €1,704–2,055/month for a research stay of 3 weeks–3 months in France, including affordable accommodation.

Apply by 2 November.

More information about dates and deadlines, conditions and application forms (ifsuede.com)

International Impact Actions 2025 – current calls

As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing four calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation.

Employees at Lund University can apply for funding to develop international collaborations and participate in activities that align with the priorities of GDE.

Current calls:

• Get Started Funding
• GloHub doctoral student
• GloHub seed funding for research and education collaboration
• Doctoral Student Mobility outside the EU/EEA
• Academic staff mobility outside the EU/EEA
• National University of Singapore and Lund University Research Collaboration Fund
• SKERIC Long-Term Mobility Programme

For information on dates and deadlines, conditions, selected partner universities and application forms, visit the Staff Pages

New Application Support for EU Horizon Europe Research

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) continues to support Swedish researchers in applying for grants under the Horizon Europe Programme (HEU), the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

The call is aimed at researchers in science, technology or medicine at Swedish universities or research institutes who apply for the role of project coordinator for HEU Pillar 2 projects in 2025. Deadline for applications is 15 October.

Read more about the news on the SSF website

Call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) – 2026–2029 project proposals

Lund University has the opportunity to apply for funding from the EU programme Erasmus+ Inter-national Credit Mobility (ICM) to send and receive students and staff from selected partner universities outside of EU/EEA during a three-year project period.

Departments/units within Lund University can now suggest mobility projects that include student, PhD, teacher and staff mobility. Priority will be given to proposals from applicants who do not have an approved project with the same country from the past two application rounds (call 24 & 25) with the exception of countries from the Global South. Applications close on 10 October.

Learn more about ICM and the submitting process on the Staff Pages

Call for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) – 2026–2029 project proposals

Lund University has the opportunity to apply for funding from the EU programme Erasmus+ Inter-national Credit Mobility (ICM) to send and receive students and staff from selected partner universities outside of EU/EEA during a three-year project period.

Departments/units within Lund University can now suggest mobility projects that include student, PhD, teacher and staff mobility. Priority will be given to proposals from applicants who do not have an approved project with the same country from the past two application rounds (call 24 & 25) with the excep-tion of countries from the Global South. Applications close on 10 October.

Learn more about ICM and the submitting process on the Staff Pages

Apply for scholarships from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

The application period for autumn scholarships and grants is now open. Amounts of up to SEK 250,000 can be paid directly to the applicant. Amounts of SEK 250,000 or more can be paid to the higher education institution as a grant, of which a maximum of 25 per cent can be used to cover overhead costs. Apply by 31 October 2025.

The general announcements are aimed at doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers at Swedish higher education institutions or other public research organisations, with priority given to those who have completed their doctorate in the last seven years, taking into account the time allowed for completion. The Berzelianum scholarship is open to young chemistry researchers at universities or colleges, while funds from the Hierta-Retzius Fund can be applied for purposes that benefit children and young people.

• General announcement, astronomy and space science (kva.se)
• General announcement, medical sciences (kva.se)
• General announcement, humanities (kva.se)
• General announcement, chemistry (kva.se)
• General announcement, physics (kva.se)
• Stipendium Berzelianum, chemistry (kva.se)
• Hierta-Retzius stipendiefond, social purposes (in Swedish, kva.se)

Funding for international projects for sustainable cities

This autumn, a new call for proposals will open in the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership. The call is aimed at research and innovation projects that support cities' sustainability work – you can also apply with a project that is already underway. The projects must contribute to one or more of the project's three thematic areas: energy-positive neighbourhoods, the 15-minute city, and circular urban economies.

Step 1 of the application process closes on 17 November.

• Digital information meeting in Swedish on 5 September at 13:00–14:00 (formas.se)
• More information, dates and more here (dutpartnership.eu)

All employees can apply for funding for mobility in Europe

As an employee of the University, you are eligible to apply for funding from the Erasmus+ programme for things like teaching or professional development in Europe. You can apply for funding throughout the year.

Erasmus+ mobility programme (staff.lu.se)