Research Funding & Economy

Explore grant funding opportunities at KI and abroad, and learn how to manage and report your research grant. We provide you with advice and support for grant applications and approved projects.

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External funding process & support

Film: Who provides support?

The principle of running a research project is quite similar to running a business: you need a team of people, a place for them to work at, and money for all their activities. 

As there are many ways to fund research, you should know who can help you and with what. 

Step 1. Grant Application
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Step 1. Grant Application

Questions and issues to consider before applying for a research grant (Swedish & Nordic, EU, US and other):

• Budget & Economy 

• Data Management Plan

• Compliance & Ethics 

• Intellectual property

Step 2. Grant Preparation & Agreement
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Step 2. Grant Preparation & Agreement

Once you receive the notice of award and before the project can start, a contract between the funding agency and the grantee is prepared. Additional agreements might be required.

Step 3. Grant Management & Reporting
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Step 3. Grant Management & Reporting

The scientific management is normally handled by the PI, and the financial parts of most grants is managed by your department's administration.

Final scientific and financial report must be submitted by the end of your research project.

Funding sources & calls

KI internal grants & awards
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KI internal grants & awards

Every year KI announces research grants from a large number of foundations, funds, travel grants, stipends, prizes and awards (approximately 40 calls per year in various research areas).