WASP-HS opens a call for research clusters with a funding of 25 to 40 million SEK per cluster. This initiative aims to create a collaborative space for researchers from various disciplines worldwide. The goals are to enhance knowledge exchange, reduce duplicate research efforts, and boost WASP-HS’s global visibility and impact. Deadline for call applications is March 14, 2025.
The WASP-HS research clusters will serve as collaborative spaces that build long-term partnerships, expand on networks developed over WASP-HS’s first five years, and welcome new researchers. Research clusters will be critical in the overall WASP-HS architecture, linking to collaborative initiatives with other research programs and surrounding society. The clusters are also expected to contribute broadly to the success of WASP-HS, and cluster leaders are expected to coordinate with and actively support WASP-HS management.
Scientific Requirements
A research cluster shall:
– Pursue a theme relevant to the WASP-HS program, with specific scientific aims, ambitious research questions, and theoretical and methodological rigor.
– Apply and build expertise on AI and autonomous systems in the Social Sciences and Humanities
– Foster a genuine interdisciplinary research environment.
– Provide a stimulating research environment for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and international guest professors.
– Have international research impact and a presence in international research communities.
Organizational Requirement
A research cluster shall:
– Be managed by a designated Cluster Leadership Team of at least three senior researchers from three different universities. One of them should be appointed the Cluster Lead.
– Engage a significant number of junior and senior researchers from several universities and academic disciplines. The majority of researchers should have their expertise in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
– Have concrete and explicit support from participating universities (i.e., home universities of cluster leaders).
Funding
WASP-HS plans to support 3-5 research clusters. Funding will begin in 2025 and run for five years. Funding will primarily be earmarked for guest professors, postdoctoral fellows, and doctoral students, and set by standard amounts. Research clusters will also receive funding for coordination and research initiatives. Total funding for each cluster is expected to range from 25 to 40 million SEK plus support from participating universities which is essential to helping ensure the success and fulfill the potential of research clusters.
Apply for a Research Cluster
Interested applicants are encouraged to begin or continue cross-disciplinary, cross-university dialogues, and are advised to inform university leadership about the intention to apply at an early stage. Interested applicants can send in their application from 14 February, to 14 March, 2025. To form a research cluster, see the open call for WASP-HS Research Clusters.
