Must an application include research?

Yes. All applications must include a clear research component. Activities without a defined research question are not eligible for funding.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s application platform. Applicants need to create an account before completing and submitting an application.

When are the application deadlines?

Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1, annually.

What types of projects does the Foundation support?

The Foundation supports research within its priority areas, including:

• Resuscitation and cardiac arrest.
• Trauma, emergency care, and other time-critical conditions.
• Maternal and newborn health.
• Education research at, or in collaboration with, SAFER

Further information is available on the Our Focus page.

Can I submit a new application if I recently applied?

Previously successful applicants must wait at least one year after receiving funding from the Foundation before submitting a new application.

How many applications can an institution submit?

The Foundation accepts a maximum of two applications per institution or organization per application round.

How long can the project description be?

• Project support and Saving lives in low-resource settings: maximum 4 pages.
• Program support and Bjørn Lind stipend: maximum 6 pages.

What costs can be covered?

The Foundation supports costs directly related to the project. Institutional overhead costs may be included up to 10% of the grant amount.

What types of applications are normally not supported?

The Foundation does not normally support:

• General health or education initiatives without a research component.
• Requests solely for equipment acquisition.
• Construction of hospitals, health centers, or other infrastructure.
• Commercial product development.
• Conference, travel, or event support as the primary purpose of the application.
• Vaccination and certain microbiological areas.
• Projects without sufficient local involvement and ownership where relevant.

How are applications assessed?

Applications are assessed based on scientific quality, relevance to the Foundation’s priority areas, potential contribution to new evidence, and expected relevance for practice, implementation, or health outcomes.

Does the Foundation use artificial intelligence (AI) in the review process?

AI-supported tools may be used to support screening and review of applications. The tools are used as decision support only. All assessments and funding decisions are made by the Foundation Board.

When can I expect feedback?

Decisions on outcome from the April 1 round will be communicated early June.

Decisions on outcome from the October 1 round will be communicated early December.

What is the difference between Program Support and Project Support?

Project Support is intended for individual research projects and requires a project description of up to four pages.

Program Support is intended for larger 3–5-year research programmes and requires a concept description of up to six pages.