Umeå municipality, Region Västerbotten and Umeå University annually sets aside funding for conferences. Due to the pandemic and with regards to aspirations for sustainable development, the conference grant call is now extended to also include funding for online events. This applies from 2021 and onwards.
From 2021 it is possible to be granted funding for social events such as dinners or receptions in conjunction with conferences held at Umeå University. Since such social events may be prohibited during the pandemic, it is now possible to apply for funding also for online events.
The grant amount that can be applied for is based on an estimated number of attendees. The sum that can be granted per person is stated below. Maximum amount to apply for is SEK 50,000.
Apply by filling out the application form Conference grants 2023 found on under the heading Fonder/utlysning. Enclose the programme of the planned activity including a budget with your application.
Email the application to the registrar at medel@diarie.umu.se
or by post or in person to the Registry in the University Administration Building, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå. Specify the registration number FS 2.1.6-2211-22 in the application. If you are submitting your application by email, please also provide the registration number in the subject field.
Applications are processed continuously throughout the year.
After completion of the event, the number of participants must be reported without delay to karina.sandstrom@umu.se at the Planning Office. If the event is cancelled, this must also be reported.
