A research fund for the materials of the future
The Gunnar Sundblad Research Foundation aims to promote the development, renewal, and competitiveness of the wood fiber-based industry. This is achieved through support within a broad field of research activities.
The foundation particularly wants to contribute to new insights into product requirements and product opportunities.
Congratulations Magdalena!
Magdalena Kaplan from KTH delivered the best doctoral presentation of 2025 at Ekmandagarna this year and was awarded 30,000 SEK. Would you like to know more about the Gunnar Sundblad Research foundations Research Communication Scholarship aimed at doctoral students?
In focus for the foundation
- An annual Competence Development Award.
- Young Researcher's Award.
- Cross-disciplinary initiatives and network building.
- Financial support for researchers, primarily at doctoral level.
- Initiatives that can pave the way for larger investments in collaboration with other funders.
When and how to apply for funding?
The foundation annually awards between 1 and 1.5 million SEK. 700,000 SEK constitutes the Competence Development Award, which is the foundation's largest investment. The foundation also awards the Young Researcher's Award of 400,000 SEK. The application deadline is November 20, 2025.
For other support, it is possible to apply for funding throughout the year. Questions about the foundation can be directed to Linda Larsson, Adminitration and Communication officer.
Other initiatives with funding from the foundation
- ”The Gunnar Sundblad session for young researchers” at Ekmandagarna - a conference arranged by SPCI.
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Postdoctoral project focused on AI within the paper and pulp industry.