The Foundation’s mission is to foster the development and dissemination of technical aids, with a particular emphasis on enhancing mobility, alongside supporting scientific research to create new aids and restore mobility and communication capabilities for individuals with disabilities.

Project grants are offered for durations of 1, 2, and 3 years.

Applicants may seek funding up to 700,000 SEK per year for a maximum period of three years. It is possilbe to include a PhD position in the project grant. To cover the cost, you may apply for up to 1,000,000 SEK per year for up to three years. A restriciton of up to three grants at this level may be awarded.

The Foundation permits overhead costs of up to 20 percent of the total requested amount.

Application periods occur biannually, during the spring and autumn seasons.

All research involving humans or experimental animals must be approved by a research ethics committee before it can begin. This ensures that the project adheres to strict ethical guidelines and laws, and protects the rights and well-being of participants.

In cases where ethical approval is required but has not yet been applied for or granted, funding may be awarded but will not be disbursed until the applicant has supplemented the application with the date of the approved ethical permit, the reference number, and the name of the ethics application.

Projects resulting in medical devices are subject to specific regulations to ensure quality and safety, in accordance with the EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR). For more information and the definition of a medical device, please visit the Swedish Medical Products Agency’s (Läkemedelsverket, LMV) website: Is it a medical device?.

The Promobilia Foundation encourages early consideration of LMV’s requirements during the development process and adherence to all specified requirements before any clinical trial of a medical device is initiated. Please note that different rules apply depending on whether the product to be tested is CE marked or not.

If you have a pilot project requiring testing, we suggest seeking funding for a one-year period initially, followed by a subsequent application for a multi-year grant. Similarly, for projects with a duration of one year or less, it is advisable to apply for this grant.

For projects extending over several years, you may seek research funding for a maximum duration of three years. Furthermore, there exists the possibility to request continuation funding. Upon approval, the Foundation issues a multi-year letter of intent, with annual decisions being rendered subsequent to the submission of progress reports. Reporting is conducted within the established application cycles.

1. Personal details for the applicant, encompassing contact information for the endorsing supervisor (such as the head of department or equivalent).

2. Comprehensive project description, inclusive of a layman’s summary in Swedish (please refer to the designated headings within the application system).

3. Research proposal adhering to the provided template (accessible for download or through the application system by initiating a new application).

4. Curricula vitae for both the primary applicant and any co-applicants.

5. Budgetary allocation along with accompanying justification.

The research plan may not exceed 5 A4 pages and should include the following headings

1. Project Title

2. Need and Significance

Describe the societal and research needs that form the basis of the project. How will your project contribute, both in the short and long term, to an active and independent life for individuals living with disabilities?

3. Purpose and Objectives

Provide an overview of the purpose and concrete objectives of your research project.

4. Methodology and Implementation

Briefly describe your previous research in the field that serves as the foundation for your research plan and supports the feasibility of its execution. Explain how you plan to carry out your research project, including participant recruitment and patient selection processes. What theories and methods will you use? What competencies and resources do you have at your disposal? Where will the study be conducted, and what is the project timeline?

5. Risk Assessment

What risks are associated with the project and the implementation of the results?

6. Preliminary Results

If there are preliminary results, present them here.

7. Utilization and Impact

Clearly describe how your research findings will improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. For example, will the results contribute to new treatments, assistive devices, improved accessibility, or increased independence? Explain the specific changes or improvements that can be expected if the research is successful. How will the results impact individuals’ daily lives, and what societal effects may arise in the long term? Specify how you plan to disseminate the results to those who may benefit from them. Provide an estimate of how many people could potentially benefit from the results, for example, on an annual basis. Explain how you plan to evaluate the impact of the research findings (e.g., through follow-up studies, surveys, or statistical analyses).

8. Collaborations

Outline any collaborations with other research groups, spanning various disciplines, institutions, or geographical locations, that are integral to the success of your research project.

9. References

Include relevant references supporting the proposed research.

Applications are submitted via our digital application system, SBS Manager. An account on SBS Manager can be established using either email and password or Swedish BankID authentication. A Swedish BankID is required for application submission. Additionally, the endorsing supervisor must possess a Swedish BankID.

The application form is available in Swedish, and completion in English is permissible, with the exception of the Project Title and Layman’s summary, which must be provided in Swedish.