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News from Stiftelsen PAUSE

This page brings together application periods, selected scholars, new reports and videos. The latest news appears first, with earlier announcements kept in the archive.

2027 call for applications

Applications open for the 2027 PAUSE Scholarship

Theme: Skills and job design as organisations adopt AI

The scholarship is worth SEK 100,000 and supports at least three consecutive months of qualifying study or a supervised internship abroad. Applications open on 31 August and close at 23:59 on 31 October 2026.

Read about the eligibility criteria, theme and application process

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News archive

No recipient selected for the 2026 PAUSE Scholarship

Following its assessment, the Board decided not to select a scholarship recipient. The decision upholds the scholarship's requirements for feasibility, international added value and a clear connection to that year's theme.

Applications opened for the 2026 PAUSE Scholarship

The call introduced the theme of AI in recruitment and selection, together with the requirement for at least three months of study or an internship abroad.

No recipient selected for the 2025 PAUSE Scholarship

The Board decided not to select a scholarship recipient because the applications received did not meet the requirements of that year's theme.

PAUSE Scholarship 2025 - call for applications

The theme was Leading without barriers: focusing on individual capability to drive organisational success.

New report: How organisations can increase engagement and reduce employee turnover

Gabriella Velander Fanoun's report explores how organisations can create sustainable workplaces where employees thrive and choose to stay. View the reports.

PAUSE Scholarship 2024 - call for applications

The SEK 100,000 scholarship was announced for international studies in HR and leadership.

New report: Success and well-being in a changing workplace

Athir Abdel's report examines the characteristics of successful workplaces. View the reports.

New report: Loyalty and motivation in remote work

David Sundström's report explores belonging, loyalty and engagement in a flexible working environment. View the reports.

Athir Abdel selected as the 2023 PAUSE scholar

Athir Abdel was awarded the scholarship for a project on successful workplaces.

PAUSE Scholarship 2023 - call for applications

The call covered current questions in digital leadership, successful workplaces and innovation.

David Sundström selected as the 2022 PAUSE scholar

David Sundström was awarded the scholarship for studies on loyalty and engagement in a flexible working environment.

PAUSE Scholarship 2022 - call for applications

The Foundation announced a SEK 100,000 scholarship for international studies in HR and leadership.

New scholarship call to open in autumn 2022

The Board decided to resume calls for scholarship applications after the restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

Scholarship call planned for 2022

The Foundation announced that it planned to open a new call in 2022 as opportunities for international study improved.

New report: HR picks up the pace with AI

Camilla Häggroth's report explores how AI can be used in HR to support positive organisational development. View the reports.

Pandemic delays scholarship report and new call

The COVID-19 pandemic delayed both the 2019 scholarship report and preparations for the next call for applications.

Camilla Häggroth selected as the 2019 PAUSE scholar

Camilla Häggroth was awarded the scholarship for a project exploring how AI could support positive organisational development in HR.

PAUSE Scholarship 2019 - call for applications

The Foundation announced Sweden's largest scholarship for international studies in HR and leadership.