Crossroads for climate transformation - Center initiative within the national research program on climate
Funding for Swedish interdisciplinary centres to conduct collaborative research driving societal transformation and innovative climate solutions through academic and non-academic partnerships.
Funder: Formas
Due Dates: May 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to SEK 12.5 million/year for 4 years (max SEK 50 million per centre); total call budget up to SEK 300 million
Summary: Funding for interdisciplinary research centres in Sweden to advance climate transformation through collaborative, innovative, and practice-oriented research with societal impact.
Key Information: Centres must involve at least 2 academic and 2 non-academic Swedish partners; main applicant must be an approved Swedish academic institution.
Description
This grant supports the establishment of up to six interdisciplinary research centres in Sweden dedicated to driving societal transformation to achieve climate goals. The initiative targets collaborative, innovative research that integrates emission reductions, carbon storage, adaptation measures, and the intersection of climate action with competitiveness, preparedness, justice, and democracy. Centres must be jointly planned and operated by academia, industry, the public sector, and civil society, with a strong focus on real-world impact, capacity building, and equity. The research should be internationally competitive, practice-oriented, and contribute to both knowledge development and creative solutions for complex climate challenges.
