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Scientific excellence

The first pillar of the program emphasizes open research, with the aim of strengthening and expanding competence in the EU's scientific sphere.

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European Research Council

The European Research Council (ERC) promotes research of the highest quality in all scientific fields through both comprehensive and long-term funding. The ERC supports cutting-edge research, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project and groundbreaking ideas in new and emerging areas.

Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions

Inom Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) provides support for researchers, regardless of age, to be able to develop their careers. Researchers are also given the opportunity to be active in another country or in the private sector for a period. It gives them new knowledge and experience, which helps them to develop and reach their full potential.

Research infrastructures

Research infrastructures are scientific tools that are used to be able to conduct research of the highest quality and are used by researchers or research groups in all research areas. They can consist of facilities, instruments, knowledge collections or services, and can often be large and complex. High-quality research infrastructure also often requires the integration of equipment, services and data sources as well as extensive cross-border collaboration.

Scientific excellence

European Research Council

Anethe Mansén

National Contact Point at Swedish Research Council

+46 8 120 131 00

Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions

Isabel Dellacasa Lindberg

National Contact Point at Swedish Research Council

+46 8 546 440 85

Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions

Erik Litborn

National Contact Point at Vinnova

+46 8 473 31 98

Research infrastructures

Ekaterina Osipova

National Contact Point at Swedish Research Council

+46 8 546 441 97

Research infrastructures

Ann Maudsley

National Contact Point at Vinnova

+46 8 473 32 86

Last updated 2 June 2026