Co-funded call: Ecosystem-based aquatic management

WHAT CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

Research aimed at developing new knowledge to improve the conditions for implementing ecosystem-based management of aquatic ecosystems.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Researchers with a PhD at universities, colleges, research institutes or government agencies who conduct research as part of their assignment.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

Researchers can apply for funding for research projects for up to three years (2025–2027). Both larger and longer projects, as well as smaller and shorter projects are welcome. The total budget for the call is approximately SEK 40 million, of which SEK 10 million is financed by Formas.

Closed: Decision is made: 2025-01-14 14:00.

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and Formas are jointly announcing this call for research aimed at developing new knowledge to improve the conditions for implementing ecosystem-based management of aquatic ecosystems.

The knowledge needs have been grouped into three focus areas that can benefit from being combined:

  • A system perspective of ecosystem-based aquatic management
  • Practical management of the seal species and the great cormorant
  • Efficient, adaptive, and legitimate management

The primary target groups are the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Swedish EPA), the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM), and county administrative boards. The issues are also of great relevance to municipalities, the fishing industry, the tourism industry and anglers', hunters' and nature conservation organisations, politicians who shape Swedish and international fisheries policy and wildlife policy, and the public.

Contact information

Contact details to the Swedish EPA and SwAM can be found in the call text External link..

Contact at Formas

Updated:12 September 2024