Berit Wallenbergs Stiftelse funds research in archaeology, art history, and cultural history, with a clear preference for projects connected to Sweden and the other Nordic countries, especially work on material from before the end of the 19th century. The foundation supports the field at multiple stages, from fully or partially funded PhD positions to larger research projects and smaller grants for fieldwork, publications, symposia, and research travel. Its grantees suggest a strong interest in historically grounded, material-culture research tied to museums, heritage institutions, and university scholars.
Focus Areas
Archaeology and Material Culture ResearchNordic Art HistorySwedish Cultural HistoryMuseum and Collection ResearchMedieval and Early Modern ScandinaviaPublication, Fieldwork, and Symposium Support
Giving Approach
Annual competitive grants with one application window each year (opens 1 May, deadline 1 June at 13:00). Awards range from salary support for PhD positions over up to four years to larger project grants up to SEK 2,000,000, plus smaller stipends for short projects, travel, analyses, and publication-related work.
How to approach this funder
Plan for the annual May–June deadline and tailor proposals tightly to archaeology or art history with a Swedish or Nordic focus. Strong applications should show clear use of historical material, a defined scholarly output, and, for smaller grants, explain how travel, fieldwork, symposium, or publication support advances the project.
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Notable grantees:
• Nationalmuseum
• Stockholms medeltidsmuseum
• Arkeologerna, Statens historiska museer
• Mikael Ahlund
• Herman Bengtsson
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Berit Wallenbergs Stiftelse that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Jun 1, 2026)Award: Varies
Berit Wallenberg PhD positions
archeologyart historycultural history+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be admitted to, or have applied to, doctoral education at a Swedish university. A certificate from the department confirming that the doctoral position will be awarded if funding is granted must be attached.
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (application period opens 1 May)
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Jun 1, 2026)Award: Up to $2M
Larger research projects
archeologyart historyresearch
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are Swedish higher education institutions and other institutions conducting scientific research. The principal applicant must hold a PhD in archaeology, art history, or another cultural historical subject and be affiliated with the applying institution.
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (application period opens 1 May)
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Jun 1, 2026)Award: Varies
Smaller research projects
archeologyart historyresearch+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are individual researchers and Swedish research institutions. Doctoral students may apply only for research travel, symposia, fieldwork, analyses, and publication of the dissertation.
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (application period opens 1 May)
Who can apply: Applicant must be admitted to or have applied for doctoral education at a Swedish university. Letter from department/institution confirming a doctoral post will be provided if funding is granted. Required documentation includes CV, research plan, two recommendation letters, budget per foundation template, popular science summary in Swedish, and institutional confirmation.
Deadline: Application period starts 1 May; deadline 1 June at 13:00 (annual).
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Jun 1, 2026)Award: Up to $2M
Larger research projects (Vetenskapliga projekt av större storlek)
archaeologyart historycultural history
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are Swedish higher education institutions and other institutions conducting scientific research. The main applicant must hold a PhD in archaeology, art history or other cultural-historical discipline and be affiliated with the relevant institution. Required documentation includes rector's endorsement, CVs for PI and co-applicants, project and time plan, popular science summary (Swedish), and a budget using the foundation's template.
Deadline: Application period starts 1 May; deadline 1 June at 13:00 (annual).
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Jun 1, 2026)Award: Varies
Smaller research projects (Vetenskapliga projekt av mindre storlek)
archaeologyart historyfieldwork+2 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are individual researchers and Swedish research institutions. Applicants should demonstrate high scientific competence (higher academic degree or equivalent). Doctoral students are eligible for travel, symposia, fieldwork, analyses and publication support. Applications must demonstrate scientific significance.
Deadline: Application period starts 1 May; deadline 1 June at 13:00 (annual).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.