Project grants 2026
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, KAW, supports projects with high scientific potential. Projects should generally be of a basic science nature and focused on a coherent research question, where the complementary competencies of the participating scientists allow new possibilities to approach the chosen research question. Projects usually have a budget of SEK 15–40 million, lasting three to five years.
How to apply to be nominated for the Wallenberg project grants
Following KAW guidelines, KTH will conduct its own initial prioritisation and selection of candidates.
New for this year is that the former 3-page pre-application is replaced by an application in more detail that is submitted to KTH Research Support Office. Criteria used are now predominately the same as for KAW for those who are later allowed to submit their application.
Full instructions and timetable (docx 117 kB)
Please put the different parts of the application together into one PDF file!
Priority to fully completed applications will be made by a group of experts consisting of representatives from the faculty, led by the Vice President for Research. This group of experts is appointed by the Dean of the faculty in consultation with KTH’s Faculty Council, and is tasked with preparing a priority list of candidates for the President.
The call is open every second year and KTH can nominate 10 researchers.
Read more about the call for project grants
Deadlines
Deadline for application sent to KTH Research Support Office: 1 October 2025.
Application period at Wallenberg: 7 January 2026 until 1 February 2026.