Apply for grants and scholarships
On this webpage, we publish calls for research funding that come to the attention of the Faculty Office.
International Impact Actions – current calls 2025
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. Deadline for application is 17 April and funded activities should be completed no later than 31 July 2026. A fifth call with deadline 31 March is already open.
Apply for a grant for externally employed doctoral students
The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) is investing in twelve externally employed doctoral students with the intention of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. Each will receive SEK 3,250,000. The grant is to lead to a doctoral degree in science, technology or medicine. The deadline for applications is 21 May 2025.
U21 Collaborative Seed Fund 2025
U21 is launching a seed funding initiative to foster innovation and strengthen collaborations within the network. The application requires collaboration with at least one U21 partner in global education, gender equality and inclusion or one of U21's Communities of Practice. The application deadline is 31 March.
Find out more and apply here (universitas21.com)
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)
Seed funding for research and education collaborations with selected partner universities (GloHub)
Postdoctoral researchers and teaching staff, along with colleagues at the National University of Singapore, UC Berkeley and the University of Melbourne, can now apply for funding to promote collaborations.
The application deadline is 31 March.
All staff can apply for funding for professional development in Europe
As an employee at the University, you can apply for funds from the Erasmus+ programme for purposes such as training, workshops, staff weeks and job shadowing in Europe. Applications can be made throughout the year.
Funding international collaborations and mobility
As an employee of Lund University, you have many opportunities to receive funding from different programmes if you work, or plan to work, abroad.