Mats Paulsson’s foundation calls for proposals in Life Science
The Mats Paulsson Foundation has opened its call for project grants in life sciences for projects with high innovation potential and societal relevance. Applications must be submitted by April 28.
– Published 2 March 2026
Call for grant applications 2026
The Mats Paulsson’s foundation for research, innovation and societal development promotes scientific research in life science. Since 2019, priority is given to supporting research projects with high innovation potential and relevance to society in the near future.
Since 2019, the Foundation has awarded SEK 104.2 million in grants to 47 research projects of this type at Lund University and Malmö University.
With the above-mentioned focus, the Foundation invites the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University and Malmö University to prioritize applications within the following project types in 2026:
- Innovative research projects in life science
- Innovative research projects specifically in ATMP and/or cancer
- Equipment critical for the implementation of specific innovative research projects in the above-mentioned areas.
Applications for stage 1 must be registered and submitted via the Foundation's application system by no later than 28 April, 2026.
For further details about the call and application instructions, please see below.
Call grants Mats Paulsson's foundation (PDF 160 kB, new tab)
Instructions Mats Paulsson's foundation (PDF 182 kB, new tab)