EU Launches Scholarships to Fuse Culture and Health Innovation in Swedish Regions

Starting November 9, 2026, professional artists in Sweden can apply for three EU-funded scholarships of €8,000 each to advance knowledge at the intersection of culture and health. This initiative is part of the Culture and Health Platform project financed by the European Commission and carried out in collaboration with Västra Götalandsregionen, Region Stockholm, and Region Västerbotten.

The scholarships aim to support artists across all disciplines who propose projects partnering with healthcare organizations or social work entities in Stockholm, Västerbotten, or Västra Götalands län. The goal is to deepen understanding of how cultural practices influence health and well-being through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applications remain open until December 18, 2026, with decisions announced by March 9, 2027. Scholarship activities must be completed by September 30, 2027. This funding opportunity encourages artists to use their own artistic practice as a basis to develop new insights about culture’s role in health, expanding both creative and healthcare sectors’ horizons.

The collaborative nature of the program highlights the commitment to bridge cultural expression and social welfare, enabling innovative approaches to healthcare through artistic engagement. This timely initiative underscores the value the EU and regional Swedish authorities place on integrating culture into health promotion.