Regional Funding

Strategic partnerships between MIUN and local municipalities and regions

Mid Sweden University has signed partnership agreements with the local municipalities and regions. Researchers can apply for funding for pilot studies and full projects via these agreements. These agreements in particular fund research projects aiming to creating solutions for sustainable development in light of northern Sweden’s unique needs and possibilities.

Link to information about funding possibilities via Strategic Partnerships.

See also the following links for additional information in Swedish about the strategic partnerships:

• Information om Kommunsamverkan och Strategiska parneterskap med Region Västernorrland och Region Jämtland-Härjedalen
• Information om samverkansavtal på MIUNs medarbetarsidorna

European regional development fund

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) "Mellersta Norrland" encompasses Jämtland-Härjedalen and Västernorrland. Tillväxtverket administers the ERDF. The programme priorities are to support renewable energy, the transition to a circular economy, sustainable transport solutions and to improve the digital communication infrastructure. To meet these challenges, the following needs have been identified:

• Strengthen the research- and development capacity for and the use of advanced technology,
• Increase the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises in the sustainable transition and to create job opportunities in these companies,
• Develop skills for SMART specialization, structural transition, and entrepreneurship in the region.

NOTE! MIUN has its own internal routines for applications to the regional development fund. All applications are reviewed internally before being sent to Tillväxtverket. For general information and information about dates, email Maria Evans at the HUV secretariat or Fanny Burman at the NMT secretariat.

For advice and support relating to applications to the regional structural fund, email Grants Office.

Link to more information about the European Regional Development Fund Middle Norrland (in Swedish)

European Social Fund

The European Social Fund (ESF) programme area Middle Norrland consists of the regions Jämtland and Västernorrland, and the programme funds local, regional and national projects aimed at contributing to employment, competence development and integration.

In Sweden, the Swedish ESF Council is responsible for administering the European Social Fund.

Link to more information about the European Social Fund

Interreg

Interreg is aimed at stimulating cooperation between regions inside and out of the European Union. There are a number of different programmes under the Interreg-umbrella, all funded by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Here, we want to highlight Interreg Aurora, whose programme area covers all of the Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish parts of Sápmi. Within the programme, there are funds allocated to Sámi language and cultural activities, as well as to research about and with the Sámis.

Link to more information about Interreg Aurora

Also relevant for us at MIUN is Interreg Sverige-Norge (Sweden-Norway), the programme area of which includes the regions of Jämtland and Västernorrland.

Link to more information about Interreg Sverige-Norge (in Swedish)

Link to more information about Interreg

For advice and support relating to Interreg-applications, email Grants Office.

The Kempe Foundations

The Kempe Foundations fund research done by institutions and individuals located and active within the Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Västernorrland counties in northern Sweden. Within these counties, prioritized areas are those where Mo & Domsjö AB and other companies owned by the Kempe family have been active.
 
Link to information about The Kempe Foundations (in Swedish only)

Länsförsäkringar

The foundation "Länsförsäkringsbolagens Forskningsfond" supports scientific research connected to safety in everyday life. The research needs to contribute to increasing financial and physical safety in society. And the focus of the foundation lies on needs-driven research. This foundation is one part of Länsförsäkringar’s involvement in the Swedish civil society.
 
Link to more information about Länsförsäkringars Forskningsfond (in Swedish)