Human, Energy Systems and Society

MESAM aims to contribute knowledge, increased understanding and competence, regarding the complex interactions between energy systems and the surrounding society and its actors. These interactions are central to accelerating the energy transition, achieving energy and climate policy goals, and creating sustainable energy systems for all.

Research with societal relevance

The program’s research efforts will provide insights into energy issues that are relevant for policy and energy development, and can be applied locally, nationally, or internationally. MESAM is an initiative for interdisciplinary research, particularly social science and humanities research, based on energy-related societal challenges. 

Programme structure and thematic areas

MESAM takes a system wide approach and focuses on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research that highlights socially relevant energy issues from various perspectives. The program welcomes research projects aimed at addressing future challenges and needs, and that help explain and deepen the understanding of the interactions between energy systems, society, and its actors. 

The program is based on three overarching areas: 

• Actors in the energy transition (Human).
• Holistic perspectives on energy systems (Energy Systems).
• Energy policy and energy security (Society).

The program runs from 2025 to 2030 with a total budget of SEK 300 million.