Upcoming
Call of proposals
Sustainable social services 2027
The purpose of this call for proposals is to strengthen the conditions for a sustainable, more preventive and evidence-informed social services. Approximately SEK 120 million has been allocated for project grants under this call for proposals.
Planned call
Work with this call is underway and all information is preliminary. The final call information will be published here once the call opens.
Quick facts
What can you apply for?
Four-year project grant for research aimed at strengthening the conditions for sustainable, preventive and evidence-informed social services.
Forte funds research within three main fields: health, working life and welfare. Before you apply, please check that your project falls within Forte’s fields of research and the focus of the call for proposals.
Who may apply?
The main applicant must hold a doctoral degree that has been issued no later than the closing date of the call. A maximum of one application is allowed for each main applicant in this call for proposals. As a co-researcher, you may be involved in more than one application.
How much may I apply for?
There is no maximum amount that may be requested although a guideline figure is SEK 6.5 million for four-year projects. The amount includes indirect costs (overheads).
Forte's Programme for Sustainable social services
The social services system is an essential part of Sweden's welfare state and provides a vital safety net for individuals and families. There is a need to strengthen the evidence base on how the social services can be designed and delivered in ways that are sustainable, more preventive and evidence-informed. A ten-year national research programme is part of the government’s initiative to address this need.
Contact information
Sofia Abrahamsson Tabarés
Isabelle Karlsson
Call for proposals, application forms and instruction documents have been translated into English; however, in the event of any ambiguity in the translation, the Swedish versions shall take precedence.
Last published: 18 August 2026