EURAXESS SWEDEN
We provide information and assistance to mobile researchers - by means of this portal and with the support of our national EURAXESS Centres.
The portal contains practical information concerning professional and daily life in Sweden, research news, as well as information about jobs and funding opportunities. The Swedish EURAXESS Centres provide assistance in matters related to moving to and living in Sweden and help researchers and their families to plan and organize their move.
All services of the EURAXESS network are free of charge.
A Research Career in Sweden?
Sweden is one of the top five countries in the OECD with the highest R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP, both in total and for the business sector and the higher education sector separately. Sweden is also one of the five countries in the OECD with the highest percentage of researchers in relation to population size. This shows that Sweden has good preconditions for being a prominent research nation. (Source: The Swedish Research Barometer)
Read more about research in Sweden at The Swedish Research Council/Vetenskapsrådet and in the publication The Swedish Research Barometer
Research in Sweden, described at Sweden.se
Researchers
Are you a researcher who would like to work in Sweden? Or are you a Swedish researcher who would like to travel abroad?
The Euraxess Job Funding Search can assist with finding the right research role for you. Use the search-function above or if you search from a mobile unit, see the top menue Jobs & Funding.
This portal also contains practical information and administrative procedures that affect researchers and their families when moving to a foreign country. See the top menue Information & Assistance.
- Innovation is highly valued
- Globalisation as a driving force
- Consensus for the win
- Equality is key
- Sustainable business leads the way
5 facts about life and work in Sweden
(Video from the Swedish Institute)
The SULF Doctoral Candidate Association has compiled a Starter Kit for Doctoral Candidates which you can download here. This is primarily aimed at international doctoral candidates and is in English.
SULF is the Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers, and is the association for university teachers, researchers and doctoral candidates.
Do you see a career within the university or outside of academia?
Don't miss the section with career development resources for researchers here at the EURAXESS portal.
Follow the direct link to the section here
Follow this link to get to the Career Developement in Sweden section
Watch the short video presenting the contents of the career development section including the tools available.
EURAXESS is also your gateway to Science4Refugees, a Commission's initiative helping refugees who are researchers find suitable jobs in today's challenging research landscape. Part of the initiative, is the Science4Refugees Research Buddies, supporting refugee scientists in finding European researchers to discuss problems with, find solutions and study together, by matching their research field, scientific studies and interests. Read more at https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/science4refugees
Find out more about Academia in Sweden
A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Academia
– A guide to the Swedish research system, about what applies to qualifications, what the networks look like, but also about practical issues. The guide is intended for international researchers, to help navigate Swedish academia and remove time-consuming obstacles, however, many beyond the target group will find the guide very useful. More info: Bok: A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Academia - Sveriges Unga Akademi
Young Academy of Sweden
The Young Academy of Sweden is an independent, interdisciplinary academy for a selection of the most prominent younger researchers in Sweden. Read more on The Young Academy of Sweden
Euraxess Sweden Collaborations
Euraxess Sweden collaborates with partners outside of academia. Read more about some of the partners and the joint ongoing projects below.
Increasing academia-industry collaborations
EURAXESS Sweden has received funding from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) to explore strategies for increasing the number of international PhD students in Sweden. The initiative also includes examining opportunities for internships aimed at early-career researchers. This support is part of the agency’s broader mission, Work in Sweden. A comprehensive report on the findings will be published in early September 2025.
Want to take part in the dissemination event of the report?
Academia-industry collaboration through industrial PhDs
Engaging an industrial PhD is a powerful way to bridge the gap between academia and industry—driving innovation, solving real-world challenges, and building long-term partnerships.
Join this best practice event to gain concrete insights into how industrial PhDs create mutual value for companies and universities. Learn from successful examples, share experiences, and explore how we can collectively strengthen and scale this model to meet future competence needs.
When: 10 September 10.00-11.30
Where: Zoom (link will be sent close to the event)
Sign up here latest 7 September!
For questions please contact the EURAXESS project management at internationalstaffsupport@liu.se
Switch to Sweden is all about learning, connecting, and finding the perfect international talent for tech companies in Sweden. We are here to let the talent matches begin!
Learn more about Switch to Sweden
STARS Network - Swedish Trans-Atlantic Researchers and Scholars Network
With members at 72 North American and 16 Swedish higher education institutions, STARS connects you with researchers and scientists across the two regions. Learn more Stars Network
The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth - Tillväxtverket
A government agency that works to promote sustainable growth and competitive companies throughout Sweden. We achieve this by supporting and strengthening companies and regions. In English - Tillväxtverket (tillvaxtverket.se)
Learn more about EURAXESS and the portal
EURAXESS Portal
Learn more about the portal, how to navigate it and take advantage of the services.
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EURAXESS Sweden
Find out about services and information for researchers interested in a research career in Sweden.
Target groups: Researchers, Head of departments, HR support and HR management
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