Professional Development Funding Grants

Call Details: Professional Development Funding Grants

Eligibility Criteria 

The call is open to all StemTherapy PIs. Priority is given to PIs at early to mid‑career stages (below professor level). 

Funding Level

Funding of up to 30,000 SEK is available once per PI. 

Scope of Funding 

Eligible activities must be clearly relevant to the PI’s role as a research leader. Supported activities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Leadership training 
• Courses or programs in research management or research culture 
• Courses or programs addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in research and leadership contexts 
• Training in supervision, mentoring, communication, or organizational development 

Activities that are primarily scientific or discipline‑specific (e.g. conferences or technical training) are outside the scope. 

Application Process 

• Applications may be submitted in advance of a planned activity or retrospectively for activities completed from 2025 onwards.  
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  
• All applications are handled by the Research School in Stem Cell Biology and are reviewed by the Research School Advisory Committee. 
• Decisions are communicated within four weeks of submission via email.  
• Reimbursement follows Lund University financial routines. 

 Please apply using the following form: Professional development funding application  – Fill out form 

For questions or suggestions regarding suitable courses, contact christine [dot] karlsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (christine[dot]karlsson[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se) or mattias [dot] magnusson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (mattias[dot]magnusson[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se). 

This policy has been reviewed by the StemTherapy leadership and approved by the Research School in Stem Cell Biology's  Research School Advisory Committee on May 27, 2026. It may be revised in the event of financial or organizational constraints.