OpenFieldSwedish Research Council (VR) International Young Researcher Fellowship
Prestigious Swedish government research fellowship awarded to exceptional early-career physicists to establish independent research groups at major Swedish research infrastructures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD completed within last 2 to 7 years with outstanding track record
- English language proficiency
- English 6 certification (IELTS 7.0+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Independent research project outline in neutron optics, spallation physics, or quantum matter
- Recommendation letters
- Host institute support letter from ESS / Lund University
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SEK 1,050,000 annual research grant including salary and international travel funds for 4 years
- Application fee
- SEK 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 0 (salaried fellowship grant)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (VR national call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official European Spallation Source documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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