Medicine

The Åke Wiberg Foundation supports medical research in Sweden by awarding grants to group leaders who obtained their doctorate within the past ten years and have developed an independent line of research. The foundation funds projects in both basic and clinical research. A key target group is newly appointed research associates (or equivalent time-limited career positions) who, after completing their PhD and postdoctoral training (preferably abroad), are now establishing a research group to address an important medical question. Grants are awarded to advance the research project and may be used for operating costs, equipment, or salaries for members of the research group. Typical grants range from SEK 400,000 to 600,000 per year.

Each year, the foundation also awards a special grant, known as the Åke Wiberg Major Grant, a three-year award of SEK 1.5 million per year (totaling SEK 4.5 million). It is given to the highest-ranked application in the scientific review process (no separate application is required for this grant). In addition to research funding, the recipient of the Åke Wiberg Major Grant also receives funds to organize a conference in their field of research.