Formas
Formas is one of the largest donors to the University. Formas is a government research council that supports research and innovation for sustainable development in the areas of the environment, agricultural sciences and spatial planning.
Funding granted in the past five years:
- 2024: SEK 93 million
- 2023: SEK 84 million
- 2022: SEK 92 million
- 2021: SEK 85 million
- 2020: SEK 80 million
The figures are from Uppsala University’s annual report for 2024.
Examples of research supported by Formas
Piscivorous herring – a unique fish in the Baltic Sea ecosystem
In the coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, unusually large herring are sometimes caught, which has long...
New research project on toxic foods in Bangladesh
Camelia Dewan, Assistant Professor at the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, has bee...
Krill provide insights into how marine species can adapt to warmer waters
Krill in our northern waters show how key marine species can adapt genetically to cope with climate ...
