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Stiftelsen för strategisk forsknin (SSF) is currently accepting applications for its Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Industry-oriented Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPD) Program is a funding initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between Swedish universities and industry. The program supports postdoctoral researchers who conduct high-quality, industry-relevant research while gaining experience in both academic and commercial environments.
The fellowship promotes mobility, innovation, and long-term partnerships between research institutions and companies, helping translate scientific discoveries into practical applications.
Postdoctoral Researcher Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a PhD by 31 December 2026
Have obtained their PhD within the previous five years
Be the main applicant
Be employed by a Swedish higher education institution
Conduct research within eligible scientific disciplines
Academic Institution Requirements
The host institution must:
Be a Swedish university or higher education institution
Employ the postdoctoral researcher
Support project implementation and reporting
Company Requirements
The industrial partner must:
Be commercially viable
Preferably be based in Sweden or have strong links to Sweden
Contribute at least 30% co-funding
Participate actively in the project
Demonstrate clear benefits from the collaboration
