Applied welfare research 2019

About the call

Focus area

The national research programme on applied welfare aims to promote client and practice-oriented research in the field of applied social services. The initiative aims at strengthening collaborations between research and practice and increasing the participation of users and those close to users. The research should be planned in collaboration with relevant target groups, such as concerned professions and users.

The focus of the call is based on eight priority areas. They are presented in the document “More information about the call”. Applications within this call are to focus on one or more of the following priority research topics:

• The effects of interventions.
• Methods for needs assessment for individuals.
• Early/preventive measures of the social services.
• Implementation and change management.
• Coherent service provision initiatives.
• User participation.
• Digitalisation and welfare technology.
• Non-profit and entrepreneurial providers of social services.

Grant type and funding amounts

Within this call for proposals, it is possible to apply for five different types of grants:

• Programme grant
• Practice-oriented research fellow
• Postdoc grant
• Planning grants
• Systematic Reviews

Around SEK 100 million is reserved for the period 2019–2024.

Eligibility requirements

To apply, you must have obtained a doctoral degree no later than the
date of the call closing

Information about the call Applied welfare research 2019 pdf, 177.1 kB.