Better sport through outstanding research
The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science funds research in the field of sports. Sports include everything from club sports to exercise, physical activity, performance and training for children, young people, adults and the elderly. CIF strives to support research of the highest quality and relevance at Swedish universities and to disseminate that knowledge to the outside world.
The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science has been assigned the task of initiating, coordinating and supporting sport research, for providing information and being responsible for monitoring state aid to sport.
The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science has been assigned the task of initiating, coordinating and supporting sport research, for providing information and being responsible for monitoring state aid to sport.
News
It is time to apply for research grants for 2026. CIF invites applications with relevance to sport from all scientific fields. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and be employed by a Swedish Higher Education Institution. The application deadline is September 15, at 17.00 (CET).
Allocation of projects, postdocs and support to organizations and networks for the year 2025 was decided by CIF's board on 27 November 2024.
The Swedish Research Council for Sport Research (CIF) is announcing an additional SEK 1 million to research in the field of “Environments for sports and outdoor life”. The application deadline is September 16, 2024, at 17.00.