The purpose of the grant is to support collaboration between researchers active in Sweden and the USA. The call is part of the Government’s initiative to develop the next generation of wireless systems (6G).
Subject area: Natural and Engineering Sciences
Support form: Project support
Focus: 6G
Applicant: Individual researcher who participates as the Swedish project leader in a joint collaboration with a project leader in the USA. Only researchers at an administrating organisation approved by the Swedish Research Council may apply.
Grant period: 3 years
Grant amount: 2 500 000 SEK per year for 3 years
Start of grant period: January 2026
Call deadline for the application to NSF: 25 August 2025 (17:00/5 pm)
This call is for collaborative projects between Swedish and US research groups and is administered by NSF. The name of the call is Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems (VINES) and the Swedish Research Council funds Swedish researchers in track 1 of this call. Please see the call text on the NSF website.External link.
Applicants from both countries will collaborate to write a single proposal.
The joint proposal is sent to NSF which is the administrating organisation. NSF will fund the US researchers while the Swedish Research Council will fund the Swedish part.
Please observe that NSF requires the Swedish applicant to provide a 'Confirmation of Eligibility for Funding' letter issued by the Swedish Research Council as a supplementary document (within the application). In order to append this letter to the joint application, the Swedish applicant should ask the Swedish Research Council for such a letter no later than 11 August 2025 by emailing to 6gnsf@vr.se. If assessed eligible, the Swedish Research Council issues a 'Confirmation of Eligibility for Funding' letter to the Swedish applicant.
The joint proposals are reviewed by the NSF and they will select which projects will be funded. If the project is selected for funding by the NSF, the Swedish research Council will invite the Swedish applicant to submit an application via the application system Prisma. The administrating organisation must sign the application in Prisma. The Swedish Research Council decides whether it will support the Swedish sub-project.
Applications are evaluated on:
Scientific Quality – clarity, theoretical basis, aims, and methods
Novelty & Originality – innovation, advancing the field, potential for paradigm shifts
These are rated on a seven-point scale (1–7)
Your competence and track record are assessed relative to your career stage and project needs.
Emphasis is placed on recent productivity (e.g. publications, grants, supervision) over the past ~4 years .
Feasibility is rated 1–3 and focuses on:
Realism of methodology and timeline
Available resources (partners, facilities)
Risk management and ethics compliance .
Review panels weigh Scientific Quality and Applicant Merit more heavily than Novelty, with Feasibility factored in if it's a concern
Many calls include additional evaluation aspects such as:
Relevance to the call or research infrastructure
Interdisciplinarity or societal impact
Gender and ethical perspectives .
Analysis shows successful applicants often have:
International mobility and global collaborations
An academic environment that supports independent research
Funding and time allocated for meaningful project development
Applications are reviewed by at least three external experts.
Only highly rated proposals are discussed in-depth during panel meetings.
Feedback includes numeric scores and qualitative comments—especially for discussed applications .
Use the Prisma portal, include all required components:
Chosen review panels, co-applicants, CV, budget, ethics, gender/citizenship statements
Incomplete, late, or improperly formatted applications are disqualified .
📋 Summary Table
Predictor | Action to Take |
---|---|
Scientific Quality & Novelty | Clearly define objectives, theory, methodology, and innovation |
Applicant Merit | Highlight recent productivity and relevant expertise |
Feasibility | Justify timelines, resources, risk management, ethics |
Overall Score | Balance quality and applicant strength; mitigate feasibility issues |
Call-Specific Fit | Address all tailored criteria (e.g., gender perspective, interdisciplinarity) |
International & Institutional Fit | Demonstrate mobility, institutional support, and independence |
Peer-Review Awareness | Prepare for scrutiny; ensure top-tier submission |
Compliance | Fully complete portal forms, attachments, and ethical statements |
🛠 Pro Tips for Your VR Application
Match the Call – Align with disciplinary groups and project guidelines.
Emphasize Recent Merit – Include top publications and relevant achievements from the last 4 years.
Provide a Detailed Plan – Describe methodology, milestones, and ethics clearly.
Show Innovation – Explain how your idea challenges current knowledge.
Get Institutional Support – Confirm access to facilities, collaborators, and administrative backing.
Build International Links – Mention prior or proposed international collaborations.
Double-Check Everything – Use Prisma to ensure all sections, ethics, and budget are complete before the deadline.
There are certain restrictions if you are the project leader of an ongoing grant, that is, a grant with a grant period that overlaps the period of the grant the application relates to. Please note that the availability period, that is, the time during which you have the right to use your grant, is normally longer than the grant period. You can find information about your ongoing grant in your account in Prisma and in the “Approval of terms and conditions” you received from the Swedish Research Council.
If you already have an ongoing grant, then further information about the grants you may apply for are shown in on the page “Several grants simultaneously”. Grants under this call are counted as ”Project grant with focus”.
Note: If you have been the project leader for previous grants from the Swedish Research Council that have ended, final financial reports for all of these must have been submitted within the permitted time frame in order for you to apply for a new grant. Please contact your administrating organisation if you are unsure whether all your final financial reports have been submitted.
Eligible Countries:
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Swedish Research Council
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: P.O Box 1035 SE-101 38 Stockholm
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Aug 25, 2025
$261,528
Affiliation: Swedish Research Council
Address: P.O Box 1035 SE-101 38 Stockholm
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