Ericsson is one of the world's leading companies in the information and communications technology field and invests a significant part of its sales in research and development. Ericsson conducts its own research in key areas, e.g. radio systems, microwave technology, security, artificial intelligence, and IP networks, but depends on research in far more areas. For this reason, Ericsson has extensive cooperation with academia.
The Ericsson Research Foundation was established on May the 5th in 1946 to honor Ericsson's founder Lars Magnus Ericsson on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Its purpose is to promote scientific research through grants to scientists and master’s students at Swedish universities and institutes. The purpose of the grant is to conduct research in Electrical Engineering, which should be interpreted widely as research of interest to Ericsson.
In this context the term Research is defined as studies at the PhD candidate level and beyond. Grants are sometimes given to students at Swedish Universities who want to do their master’s thesis abroad, but very seldom for studies or other activities below that level. The majority of approved grants go to PhD candidates and post-docs.
Typical use of a grant is partial financing of a research visit at a foreign university or for presenting an accepted paper at a conference.
The intended total sum of grants during 2026 is approximately 1 million SEK.
Applications are submitted via an online portal, which requires registration and account creation. In the portal, applicants provide personal information, the amount requested, and the intended use of the funds. In addition, relevant supporting documentation such as curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, acceptance letter for papers, invitation from the intended host at a research stay, should be attached as needed.
It is not a requirement that a guest research position is accepted at the time of application. It is, however, necessary for the payment of the grant.
Applications must have been received by the foundation no later than February 20, 2026. Decisions will be communicated on May 5, 2026.
Submit your application through the Application portal.
Any questions can be sent to katalin.wrange@ericsson.com.
The foundation processes personal data in accordance with GDPR. Personal data provided in the application is used only to administer the scholarship process. The data is stored for a maximum of three years, or for a shorter period if the applicant requests deletion.