Call for proposals for association grants 2026

Area: Forum in which the results of sports research are presented or discussed

Applicant: Swedish association or network for collaboration in sports research. The main applicant must hold a doctoral degree.

Granted for: 1 year

Funding amount: Up to SEK 70,000

Application period: 12 June 2026 – 15 September 2026 at 17.00 (CET)

Grant decision published: 10 December 2026

Funding period: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027

What is funded?

An application must clearly demonstrate relevance to sport to be eligible for funding. CIF uses a broad definition of sport. Read more about the CIF definition of relevance to sport.

The Swedish Research Council for Sport Science (CIF) is announcing grants for organising events to present or discuss the outcomes of sports research. The objectives of these events should be:

• disseminating sports research findings to relevant groups, both within and outside the scientific community, or
• creating opportunities for collaboration between sports researchers, or networking between researchers and others involved in sports research.

With this grant, CIF aims to target both new and established associations and networks.

The grant should be used to organise conferences, seminars, network meetings, workshops, or other relevant events where the results of sports research are shared and discussed. Associations must use the grant for a specific purpose within their regular activities. The grant cannot cover costs for printing and production, nor can it be used to fund courses.

Who can apply?

• The main applicant must have submitted the final report of a previous CIF grant on time.
• The main applicant should hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Eligible associations and networks are:
  • Non-profit associations with an organisational number. The grant will be administered by the organisation.
  • Networks at Swedish higher education institutions (HEIs). The grant will be managed by the HEI to which the main applicant is affiliated.
• Researchers may submit one application for a project grant, one application for postdoc salary funding and one application for a grant for associations, networks and collaboration as the main applicant.