Tag Archives: sweden

awards, competition, Events, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral

SCIENCE & SCILIFELAB PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

LOCATION: Sweden

The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists was established in 2013. A global prize aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers. The international prize is awarded annually to four young scientists for outstanding life science research based on a doctoral degree earned in the previous two years.

ELIGIBILITY:

Entrants for the prize must have received their Ph.D. between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Entrants may only apply once within this time period, and the work described in the entry must have been performed while the entrant was a graduate student. The prize is open to residents of all nations without regard to sex or race.

In addition to completing an online entry form applicants must submit an essay describing their thesis work in one of the qualified categories. The essay cannot exceed 1,000 words in length and may include one figure or table.

Applicants must also submit a one-page reference letter from their advisor or a member of their thesis committee with an assessment of the applicant and a comment on the significance of the applicant’s research.

In addition, a list of citations, awards, and relevant professional experience should be included, as well as an abstract of the thesis.

The application form can be found at the Science website.

Winners are selected in October and announced in November each year. The awards ceremony is held in Stockholm during the first week of December, the same week that the Nobel Prize ceremony and banquet take place.

BENEFIT:

The grand prize winner receives $30,000 USD, and each of the other three category winners receives $10,000 USD.

In addition, the grand prize-winning essay is published in Science magazine, and each of the other three winning essays is published at Science online.

Furthermore, all four of the award winners are invited to Sweden for the prize ceremony, held the same week as the Nobel Prize ceremony; attend a scientific symposium to present their work; and be invited to a series of social events in which they are able to network with notable scientific researchers in their fields. Each winner may also bring one guest to the festivities.

APPLY
awards, Events, master's, Opportunities, other events, other scholarships, PhD/post doctoral

SI GLOBAL EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME

Leave a comment

Application Deadline:  25 March 2026

LOCATION: Sweden

Are you a senior executive ready to integrate sustainability into your core business strategy and lead transformative change? Join the SI Global Executive Programme and gain firsthand insights from some of Sweden’s most successful sustainability-driven companies, business leaders, and experts. The programme brings together global executives committed to reshaping business models, strengthening long-term competitiveness, and addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

ELIGIBILITY:

Please read carefully before applying. Applicants to the SI Global Executive Programme must meet the following requirements: 

Be a citizen and resident of one of our programme countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Georgia, DR Congo, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine*, or Vietnam.

Ukrainian applicants who reside outside of Ukraine are also eligible to apply.

Have a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium- to large-sized company with a mandate to spearhead strategic changes throughout their business.

Be at least 30 years old (born in 1996 at the latest).

Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.

Hold a completed post-secondary qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Be willing to actively participate, provide support, and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.

Have identified business needs or problems that could be worked on during the programme to help their company improve its contribution to a more sustainable world.

An applicant’s company should also meet the following requirements:

Be either:

A locally owned company based in one of the programme countries,

A Swedish company represented in one of the eligible programme countries, or

A company currently in the supply chain of and conducting business with a Swedish company.

Operate within industries associated with the green transition or about to make important commitments related to the green transition. In 2026, priority is given to candidates and their companies within the following industries: renewable energy, responsible mining, sustainable transportation, and digitalization.

Be committed to running a business in a sustainable manner and implementing sustainable practices within the organization.

BENEFIT:

The Swedish Institute covers:

All programme-related fees

Pre-arranged accommodation in Stockholm

Meals during the onsite visit in Stockholm

Participants and/or their companies are expected to arrange and cover travel to and from Stockholm. The Swedish Institute has limited resources to support in this matter. Should a participant and/or their company be unable to cover their travel expenses, this must be indicated at the time of application.

APPLY