Sweden is a great country for researchers and academics. Freedom of speech is strong here, and you have the right to pick your own research topics. For us Swedes, your freedom as a researcher to decide what to study, what methods to use and how to publish your findings is a given. We know that free and independent academia drives progress. That is why we invest in our colleges and universities. That is why we value academic freedom.
The freedom to research what you want
In Sweden, you have the freedom to choose what to study. Politicians can’t meddle in what research methods you use or prohibit you from using certain words in research proposals. As long as your research is scientifically sound and ethically sustainable, you are free to choose what to research –including topics related to diversity, equality or climate change.
We believe that society progresses when academia is independent and free from undue external pressures or influence. Our prosperity, our institutions, and our country as a whole benefit when academia enjoys freedom of expression and the courage to research issues that truly affect humanity.
Sweden invests in its colleges and universities
In Sweden, we invest in our colleges and universities because we understand they drive societal progress. We understand that new technology and increased knowledge about how people and the planet work increase both our freedom and our prosperity. That is why Sweden is investing more in research and higher education than ever before, and that is why the business community is increasing its investment as well. In fact, we are among the top-ranked countries globally in terms of investments in higher education and research. This has made us one of the best countries in the world to study and conduct research in.
Excellent opportunities for researchers who want to move to Sweden
You can receive a Swedish residence permit if you are invited by an approved research organization to conduct research here for an extended period of time. Your family can accompany you too, with the right to work or attend school. For more information, visit the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
For those looking to work:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html
For those looking to conduct research:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/researchers.html#apply
Sweden is a good place to live and raise a family
Sweden is a welfare state built on inclusion and equality. All residents have the right to subsidized healthcare and medication, free education, and a basic social safety net. Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to raise a family, with generous parental leave that makes it possible to stay at home with your children for quite a while when they are young. Subsidized preschool enables both parents to go back to work when the kids get older.
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