Support Skagerak Facility
The ocean holds answers to many of the greatest challenges of our time. By supporting the Skagerak Facility, you help enable advanced research, education and innovation at sea. Together, we contribute to increased knowledge of everything from dynamic coastal ecosystems to the unexplored depths of the deep ocean.
The Skagerak Facility is the University of Gothenburg’s marine research infrastructure. It includes the high-technology research vessel R/V Skagerak, together with advanced marine equipment, technical expertise, and support for research and education at sea.
Why your support matters
Advanced marine research requires ship time, specialised equipment and close collaboration between disciplines. Your support helps turn research ideas into reality.
- Enable more research expeditions and increased time at sea
- Support the development and use of advanced marine technology
- Generate knowledge that contributes to the sustainable use of the ocean
- Provide students with hands-on experience in real research environments
When you support the Skagerak Facility
A contribution to the Skagerak Facility quickly becomes part of ongoing research activities. It may enable new instruments to be deployed, additional data to be collected, or allow early-career researchers and students to gain their first experience at sea.
Support helps ensure that research conducted onboard Skagerak Facility delivers high-quality data and long-term societal value.
Ways to support the Skagerak Facility
There are several ways to contribute, as an individual, organisation or company.
General support
Contribute to Skagerak Facility’s long-term activities in research, education and infrastructure development.
Please state: “Skagerak Facility – general support” when making your contribution.
Support a specific expedition or project
You may choose to direct your contribution to a particular expedition or research project.
Please state: “Skagerak Facility + expedition name”.
Corporate support and partnerships
We welcome dialogue regarding sponsorships, partnerships and long-term collaboration with industry.
Share dividends
It is possible to donate share dividends to Skagerak Facility. In many cases, this may be tax exempt. Please contact us for further information.
Payment options
The University of Gothenburg offers several established payment options, including bank transfer and Swish.
Your support makes a real difference
By supporting Skagerak Facility, you help to:
- Advance world-class scientific research
- Build knowledge that contributes to the protection of our oceans
- Create educational opportunities for the next generation of researchers
It is not only about funding — it is about being part of shaping the future beneath the surface.
Thank you for considering supporting efforts to increase knowledge of the ocean.
Established procedures for donations
Financial support to Skagerak Facility is administered through the University of Gothenburg’s established procedures for donations and collaboration. This ensures transparency and that the support is used for its intended purpose.
Integrity and GDPR
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How we process your personal data