23 Sep 2026
New unique instrument strengthens materials research at Luleå University of Technology
A new advanced instrument for three-dimensional imaging and analysis of materials has been inaugurated at Luleå University of Technology.
9 Sep 2024
Two new joint calls between the WASP and the WISE programs opened on Monday September 9, 2024.
By launching two calls with different profiles, the programs aim to stimulate new collaborations to explore joint project ideas, as well as to support research collaborations that are ready to engage in large projects.
NEST and Pilot Calls
The WASP-WISE NEST call seeks to fund projects with multiple PIs and a budget of up to 25 MSEK per project. A NEST project shall address a specific strategic high-priority research challenge with international impact and visibility that requires the combined competence of a multidisciplinary team of investigators to be solved.
The total funding for the NEST call is 100 MSEK and the projects are expected to run for 4-5 years. Depending on each project’s budget, 4-10 projects are expected to be funded.
The call for WASP-WISE Pilot Projects aims to initiate collaboration between researchers from WASP and WISE, to prepare for future larger projects. 10 projects with a budget of 1 MSEK each and a project duration of 1 year are expected to be funded.
For both calls, the research topic shall overlap both WASP’s and WISE’s scientific areas. The NEST call closes on December 1 and the call for pilot projects closes on November 8.
Please see more information about the calls below.
23 Sep 2026
A new advanced instrument for three-dimensional imaging and analysis of materials has been inaugurated at Luleå University of Technology.
21 Sep 2026
A new research project led by Daniel Weber has received a KAW Proof of Concept (PoC) grant to explore how advanced materials research can be translated into a practical solution for sustainable energy technologies.
18 Sep 2026
Researchers at Stockholm University developed a method to transform discarded plant material into strong, sustainable packaging. This renewable approach could reduce reliance on fossil-based plastics while using agricultural and forest resources more responsibly.
17 Sep 2026
Don’t miss this lecture on October 1. What will the materials and scientific instruments of the future look like and how can we ensure they contribute to a more sustainable world?
15 Sep 2026
Are you preparing a proposal for WISE-ap3? Make sure you’re fully equipped to meet its strong sustainability ambitions.
15 Sep 2026
Connect. Discover. Collaborate.
14 Sep 2026
“The WISE Academic Postdoc project gave me my first opportunity to work with a postdoctoral researcher and was an important step in growing my research as an independent PI. The ERC Starting Grant now allows me to build my own research team and pursue a long-term research vision, says Professor Kim from Linköping University.
8 Sep 2026
The call for the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation’s (KAW) Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability 2026 is now open.
3 Sep 2026
On 18 September 2026, the new WISE ATOMFAB materials fabrication platform at KTH-Albanova Nanolab will be officially inaugurated.
1 Sep 2026
The call for the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation’s (KAW) Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability 2026 is now open.
26 Aug 2026
That’s a wrap on Welcome Meeting 2026 – what an amazing event! The Welcome Meeting was a great success, bringing together around 90 participants for an inspiring and engaging day.
26 Aug 2026
The second day of the WISE Welcome Meeting opened with an inspiring keynote lecture by distinguished Professor Dipankar Das Sarma, who introduced new PhD students and postdocs joining WISE to a fascinating class of materials: halide perovskites.
21 Aug 2026
What if yesterday’s waste could power tomorrow’s technologies?
21 Aug 2026
The call for the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability 2026 opens on September 1, 2026.
20 Aug 2026
WIRA-SuPRA is a collaborative platform where academia and industry work together to develop the next generation of sustainable plastics and coatings.
19 Aug 2026
CircuLab is a research infrastructure (Research Technology Platform, RTP) funded by WISE and Stockholm University for the synthesis, processing and application of sustainable materials through integrated AI-driven workflows.
18 Aug 2026
Looking for fresh research perspectives and the opportunity to connect with leading experts? Join us online for the upcoming WISE Invited Professor Lecture on 10 September 2026, from 3:00–4:00 pm […]
18 Aug 2026
From Italy to Germany and now Sweden, Cecilia Bruschi’s academic journey has been driven by a passion for chemistry and materials research.
17 Aug 2026
“We ask ourselves not only what is scientifically possible today, but also what advances are needed to bring these technologies closer to commercialization”, says WISE Fellow and Assistant Professor Lizhou Fan from Linköping University.
10 Aug 2026
Jiayao Duan is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Stockholm University, working with Prof. Erica Zeglio. His research is about developing organic electronic materials for bioelectronics, with a growing focus on sustainability and degradability.
7 Aug 2026
What if the next generation of medical implants could safely dissolve in the body once they’ve done their job and be produced with minimal environmental impact?
3 Aug 2026
On 24 – 25 August, the WISE Community will welcome its newest members to the WISE Welcome Meeting 2026 at Vildmarkshotellet in Kolmården.
25 Jun 2026
Magnus Berggren, Director of WISE, will assume the role as the Executive Director of Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation from 1 January 2027. As a result, he will step down as Program Director of the WISE program and remain at Linköping University on a part-time basis.
23 Jun 2026
“Sustainability is the central theme of my research. Rather than focusing only on performance, we aim to develop technologies that are sustainable from the materials level all the way to manufacturing and end-of-life”, says Magdalena Titirici, Professor at the Imperial College London and WISE Invited Professor.
23 Jun 2026
WISE-affiliated researcher, Professor Ergang Wang at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, is coordinating a new EU-funded project, SPECTRA, to develop groundbreaking technologies that use solar energy to transform plastic waste into valuable resources. The project also involves Professor Moyses Araujo at Karlstad University, another WISE-affiliated researcher, as a partner.
22 Jun 2026
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has increased the searchable framework budget with an additional SEK 265 million to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE), marking a significant expansion of the programme.
12 Jun 2026
Imagine opening a juice box made from materials designed with deeper scientific insight into how they behave at the smallest scales.
4 Jun 2026
“My best advice is simple: think before you buy. Many of the products we purchase today ultimately end up very quickly in our waste streams”, says WISE co-Director for Sustainability, Niclas Svensson.
3 Jun 2026
When Zhejian (Jerry) Cao joined the WISE programme in 2023, he was already exploring a promising research direction. What followed was a journey defined by intellectual freedom, interdisciplinary growth, and a clear path toward academic independence
29 May 2026
Don’t miss to register for the upcoming WISE Invited Professor Lecture on 4 June 2026, from 3.00–4.00 pm CET.