Frequently Asked Questions about the Humanities and Social Sciences Grant
How does the selection process work, and when will I be informed of the outcome?
The evaluation process takes place during the autumn. Notifications are sent out in early December.
When can the funding start if the application is approved?
Funding can begin in January of the following year.
Can I transfer my grant if I change departments?
Yes, the grant can be transferred as long as the project remains the same.
When will I be informed if our application has been approved?
In early December.
When can I request the grant funds?
At the start of the project in the year following approval.
Can I submit our application in English?
Yes, that is perfectly fine.
Can individuals with only a master’s degree apply for grants?
Our grants are intended for doctoral candidates or postdoctoral researchers in the social sciences and humanities.
What is the maximum allowed overhead, and can it be added on top of the requested amount?
The maximum allowed overhead is 18%. This must be included in the total requested amount and cannot be added on top.
Do you provide funding for salaries for postdoctoral researchers in the research group?
Grants can be used to fund salaries or fellowships for members of the research group in accordance with the institution’s and university’s conditions. However, grants cannot be used to fund the applicant’s own salary.
You state that the budget should cover the project’s first year, but our total budget exceeds SEK 600,000. How should we complete this section?
Provide the full budget for the project’s first year, even if it exceeds SEK 600,000. This helps us assess the project’s scope.