ELIGIBILITY:

Applications from younger post-doc researchers with well-defined projects will be prioritised. Areas of interest include the position of the mass media – such as the press, radio and television or different computer media – their production conditions, contents, forms of expression and dissemination as well as their importance for society and for people’s attitudes and daily lives. The perspective may be local, national or transnational and pertain to history, the current era or the future.

The Foundation requires good scientific quality in the applications and that the applicant has documented research capacity. In addition to a research plan, the applicant must also attach a CV with copies of diploma certificates and a list of published works as well as the contact details of two references. Researchers who are active outside Sweden may also apply for a grant.

The application must be submitted digitally to Fredrik Jacobsson at fredrik.jacobsson@luterkort.se by 19th September 2025 at the latest.  Decisions regarding grants will be notified in October 2025. A final report on how the grant has been used shall be submitted by 31st December 2028 at the latest.

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The application will be processed by the Wahlgrenska Foundation’s Research Council.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chairman, Professor Magnus Jerneck at magnus.jerneck@svet.lu.se.

BENEFIT:

The Wahlgrenska Foundation is announcing six general scholarships of SEK 100,000 each.