Wahlgrenska Foundation Scholarship for Media Researchers 2025

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This year, the Wahlgrenska Foundation scholarship offers an exceptional funding opportunity for media researchers through six research grants, each worth 100,000 Swedish Kronor (equivalent to more than 10,000 USD). These grants are awarded to high-quality scientific research projects in the fields of traditional and digital media.

Scholarship Details

Funding organization: Wahlgrenska Foundation.
Grant amount: 100,000 SEK per grant (equivalent to more than 10,000 USD).
Number of available grants: 6 grants.
Eligible fields: Media studies in all its forms (journalism, radio, television, digital media).
Eligible applicants: Researchers holding a doctoral degree.
Priority: Young, recently graduated researchers with clearly defined projects.

Eligible Research Fields

Projects should address the following topics:

Working conditions in media (journalism, radio, television, and all types of digital media).
Media production circumstances.
Media content and forms of expression.
Media dissemination and its impact on society.
The influence of media on people’s thinking and daily lives.

Who Can Apply?

Researchers holding a doctoral degree.
Researchers from inside and outside Sweden; the scholarship is open to international applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a documented research record.
The proposed research project must be of high scientific quality.
Applications from younger post-doc researchers with well-defined projects will be prioritized.

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit a PDF file containing:

A clear and specific research plan.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of academic certificates
List of academic publications (if applicable).
Contact information of two academic referees.

How to Apply

The application form (available in PDF format) must be sent digitally to Fredrik Jacobsson via this email: [email protected]

Important Dates

Application deadline: 19 September 2025.
Results announcement: October 2025.
Final report submission on the use of the grant: no later than 31 December 2028.