Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF)
The Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) inspire, initiate and support research and educational activities for the purpose of contributing to new ideas and solutions for developing sustainable and equitable mobility and access in cities.
VREF Research Programs in Focus:
Calls & Opportunities:
ACADEMIC SHORT COURSES
Grant proposal writing
VREF NextGen Initiative
Apply for Study Visit Grant 2025
News:
Lee Schipper Scholarship
Three New Researchers Awarded for Research on Electrifying Minibuses, Transport Poverty and Gender-Responsive Walkability
Future Urban Transport Programme
New Think Piece: Understanding Mobility Through the Lens of ‘Relationality’
Håkan Frisinger
Björn Nykvist awarded the Håkan Frisinger Prize for Excellence in Transportation Research
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