Upcoming opportunities
K2 provides opportunities for researchers to conduct studies that enhance and develop knowledge about collective mobility. Our research is shaped through dialogue between researchers and key stakeholders in the field.
K2 research projects are led by K2 researchers affiliated with established research organisations in Sweden. They may also involve collaborations with other Swedish or international researchers, as well as professionals from various organisations.
K2 is more than just a funding body—we offer active support and a dynamic environment where you can exchange insights with practitioners and fellow researchers in collective mobility. Through our communication channels and support in disseminating your findings, you can reach a wider audience and increase your impact within the industry. Regular project reviews ensure progress tracking and provide guidance to strengthen the project’s influence.
Current opportunities
We are now accepting proposals for small-scale K2 projects, with a deadline of 15 April. Researchers from Swedish research organisations can submit proposals for research projects within the framework of K2. The purpose of these projects is to initiate research within various areas of public mobility through a simple and relatively fast process.
The call is open to proposals across all K2 research areas, and researchers are free to submit their ideas. Projects may run for a maximum of 1.5 years, with a funding cap of 500,000 SEK from K2. Additionally, 30% of the total project budget must be co-funded. Each party applying for K2 funding is responsible for its share of the co-funding. K2 typically allocates around 3–4 million SEK per round for small-scale K2 projects.
More information on the application process will be available soon.
K2 project formats
K2 offers four types of project formats to meet different research needs:
- Large-scale projects: Long-term initiatives addressing issues in collective mobility based on identified themes. These projects run for up to three years with a budget of SEK 3–5 million.
- Small-scale projects: Fast, focused efforts on specific questions within collective mobility. Project duration is 1–1.5 years with a budget of approximately SEK 500,000. These opportunities are typically available once a year, with an application deadline of 15 April.
- Strategic projects: Projects that address current issues or develop new knowledge in alternative formats. These are initiated by K2’s management team and are not open for general applications.
- Externally funded projects: Projects primarily financed by external actors but integrated into K2’s activities. Proposals to link external projects to K2 are made by researchers and approved by K2’s director.