Leisure activities and environments - children's living conditions and health development 2026

The main applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree no later than the closing date of the call. No more than one application per main applicant is permitted. Who much can you apply for? You may apply for a maximum of SEK 5 million. Welcome to a digital information meeting where we will tell you more about the purpose and focus of the call, and how to apply. Note! The meeting will be held in Swedish. Informationsmöte om utlysning om fritidens verksamheter och miljöer Background and purpose On behalf of the Swedish Government, Forte administers a ten-year National Research Programme on Children’s and Young People’s Living Conditions and Health Development (2024/25:60). This is the first call for proposals under the programme. Ensuring good living conditions for children is a fundamental prerequisite for a socially sustainable society and for Sweden’s welfare and competitiveness. The knowledge gaps addressed by the programme have been identified through dialogues with researchers, public authorities, and other stakeholders expected to benefit from the research results.