Welcome to Forskraftstiftelsen Theodor Adelswärds Minne
The foundation was created in 1997 with the aim of furthering Theodor Adelswärds strong interest in international politics and his comittment towards international cooperation and democracy in the aftermath of the first World War. Other goals of the foundation are to promote youg people's understanding of the world around them and to stimulate research at Swedish Universities.
In order to reach these goals, the foundation gives research grants to graduate students (Ph. D. and Masters) who are completeing their theses in areas of international relations, international cooperation and internatonal organizations with particular emphasis on peacekeeping, conflict resolution, human rights, energy and the environment.
The grants are given once a year. The board convenes in oktober and those receiving grants are then notified by mail.
Since its' inception, Forskraftstiftelsen Theodor Adelswärds Minne has granted SEK 4.8 million to 52 graduate students and 79 undergraduate students.
Applications must be made on a special form which is available here during the next application period which will start on May 15, 2010.