The Wallenberg Foundations for excellent researchers
The Wallenberg Foundations is the collective name several foundations that finance researchers and research projects beneficial to Sweden. Over the years, several billions have approved grants from the foundations fund.
The Wallenberg Foundations is the collective name for the non-profit foundations founded by members of the Wallenberg family. The foundations fund excellent researchers and research projects beneficial to Sweden and have approved grants totalling SEK 42 billion since 1917 including SEK 11.4 billion in the last five years.
All applications to the Wallenberg foundations must have a supporting letter from the President of KTH. Therefore, we advise you to contact the
Research Support Office
at least a month before the closing of a call to allow time to process this.
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
The largest of the Wallenberg Foundations is the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, founded in 1917, which promotes scientific research within the natural sciences, technology, and medicine.
Apply for funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
KTH projects with funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation
The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (MAW) primarily funds projects in the humanities. The Foundation also supports children’s and youth activities.
Apply for funding from the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation
The Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW) primarily grants funding for research in the social sciences. High-priority projects include new research areas and research of an interdisciplinary nature.
Apply for funding from the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation