Vetenskapsrådet, VR, is a government agency that provides funding of basic research of the highest scientific quality in all fields of science. We have a national responsibility to support basic research and promote research innovation and communication. The goal is that Sweden shall be a leading nation in scientific research.

VR represents Sweden in many international organisations such as CERN, ESO, EMBL, ESRF, EUI, and IARC. Research projects are conducted by university based research groups which receive grants from VR.

VR's Committee for Research Infrastructures produces long-term strategies and allocates resources for expensive scientific equipment, large research facilities and extensive databases. The Committee also deals with Swedish interests in, and funding of, various national and international RIs. The Committee's main goal is to ensure high-quality infrastructure for Swedish researchers.