https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/call-for-applications-eurolife-phd-and-postdoc-mobility-and-knowledge-exchange-grants-2027 Would you like to broaden your research network, develop new skills and collaborate with researchers at another leading institution in Europe? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:38:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-clinicum-network-provides-a-friendly-and-supportive-space-for-interdisciplinary-exchange Meet Nick Tobin, lecturer, principal researcher and docent at the Department of Oncology and Pathology at KI. Nick teaches in the subject area of Bioinformatics, but also runs seminars on various aspects of cancer including its hallmarks and the utility of cancer gene expression signatures in a clinical setting. Nick is one of Clinicum's advisors within Bioinformatics. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:43:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-support-for-a-long-term-research-stay-in-south-africa Apply for SASUF+ mobility funding for a long-term research stay at a South African partner university. Open to eligible KI doctoral students and early career researchers. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:35:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/meet-the-university-management-in-open-dialogue-meetings How can we strengthen the sense of community at KI? What challenges, ideas and questions would you like to share with the management? In October and November, there are two opportunities for you as a member of staff to meet KI’s management. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:33:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-saven-family-contributes-to-kis-major-initiative-in-radiation-therapy Karolinska Institutet, together with KTH, Stockholm University, and Region Stockholm, is undertaking a strategically important initiative in radiation therapy. Thanks to a donation of SEK 15 million from business leader Björn Savén, the establishment of a new center for medical radiation science is being strengthened. In addition, the donation will fund a project focused on precision radiation therapy. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:03:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-nbis-peer-review-bioinformatics-support-track One of the national services offered by NBIS/SciLifeLab is the Bioinformatics Peer review Support track (a.k.a. WABI), providing competences in large-scale data analysis for genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, Cryo-EM and other technologies. This support has been enabled by funding from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and is part of the SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:54:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-platform-helps-ki-researchers-find-collaborators-across-sweden-and-africa Karolinska Institutet researchers can join a new AI-powered platform to connect with collaborators in Sweden and 20 African countries, explore shared research interests, and prepare for upcoming SASUF-NRF Seed Grant opportunities. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:19:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-webinar-series-to-strengthen-researchers-communication-skills This autumn, the Communications and Public Relations Office is launching PopSci Talks – an open, English-language webinar series for researchers and staff at Karolinska Institutet who want to develop their skills in research communication. The first webinar, taking place in September, will focus on media logic and working with journalists. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:49:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ebbe-and-lena-krooks-donation-for-osteoporosis-call-for-research-grant-applications-0 Karolinska Institutet hereby announces research grants for studies on the common disease osteoporosis, funded by a donation from Ebbe and Lena Krook. A total of SEK 5 million for 2026. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-applications-research-funding-for-research-on-als Funded by a donation from Birgit Backmark, Karolinska Institutet hereby announces a call for research grants for research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A total funding allocation of SEK 9.5 million for 2026. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-applications-the-leif-lundblad-donation-funding-for-research-on-alzheimers-disease Karolinska Institutet hereby announces research grants from the Leif Lundblad donation for Research on Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease, with a total funding allocation of up to SEK 16.2 million for 2026. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-applications-the-leif-lundblad-donation-funding-for-research-on-womens-health Karolinska Institutet hereby announces research grants from the Leif Lundblad Donation for Research on Women’s Health, with a total allocation of up to SEK 8.7 million for 2026. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/calls-for-the-autumn-2026 Karolinska Institutet awards grants from a large number of foundations and from donations. The foundations & donations award research and travel grants. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/call-for-planning-grant-applications-in-collaboration-with-university-college-london KI’s Internationalisation Board is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of competitive planning grants to support collaboration with University College London (UCL). Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:23:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-biobank-comparative-medicine-and-several-other-core-facilities-are-now-a-part-of-riki KI’s joint organisation for research infrastructure, RIKI, is welcoming more research infrastructures and core facilities. Staff now working within the organisation describe the transition process as smooth, but also highlight some challenges that have arisen along the way. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:55:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/strong-ki-presence-in-call-for-excellence-clusters-for-groundbreaking-technologies Karolinska Institutet is the host organisation for nine applications – and KI researchers are involved in several other additional ones – in the Swedish Research Council’s and Vinnova’s call for excellence clusters for groundbreaking technologies. These clusters of excellence will combine research of the highest scientific quality with the best and most extensive innovation capabilities. Among the KI applications is a cluster for RNA-based drugs. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:14:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-search-tool-for-ki-publications The KI Publications interface has been retired. Instead, you can now search for KI’s publications via the new interface Research Information Search! Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:11:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/consolidation-grants-are-announced-for-junior-researchers Are you a promising junior researcher at KI ready to take the next step in your career? The consolidation grant at KI offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your research, develop your independence, and expand your activities. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:24:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/stand-up-for-academic-freedom-join-our-webinar-on-11-june Academic freedom is under increasing pressure worldwide. The SAR Sweden network and the CASI project invite you to a webinar. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:51:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-search-service-for-research-information-at-ki A new search service for research information is now being launched at KI. The service is based on data from KI RIMS, which collects and organises information about researchers, research groups, publications and research grants. The aim of the new search service is to make it easy for researchers, as well as other users, to find relevant information about KI’s researchers and research. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:49:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-launch-makes-it-easier-to-find-the-right-innovation-support-at-ki Karolinska Institutet Innovation is now being launched, offering staff and students support in testing their ideas. The ultimate aim is to ensure research is converted into innovations that serve the public and patients’ best interests. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:44:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/science-outreach-opportunity-forskarfredag-researchers-night-2026 Do you want to stimulate young people's interest in research and innovation? Show how research is done and develop your communication skills? On 25 September, the Science Festival Forskarfredag (European Researchers' Night) will take place at Albanova and Vetenskapens hus in Stockholm. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:36:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sasuf-aimday-open-for-registration Through KI’s participation in the South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF+), researchers and doctoral students at KI can take part in the virtual AIMday event. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:12:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-sasuf-nrf-seed-grants-for-south-africa-sweden-research-collaboration Through the South Africa–Sweden University Forum, SASUF+, researchers at SASUF partner universities can now apply for funding to develop new or strengthen existing research collaborations between Sweden and South Africa. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:17:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-local-aimday-grants-through-south-africa-sweden-university-forum-sasuf Through South Africa Sweden University Forum, SASUF+, researchers at SASUF partner universities can now apply for funding to organise a local Academic Industry Meeting Day (AIMday).  Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hanna-brauner-weve-had-a-frank-and-sincere-discussion-climate Clinical researchers Drs Hanna Brauner and Nikolas Herold appreciated collaborating as research leaders on equal terms, because it gives the best ideas the greatest room to flourish. Their project via Karolinska Institutet’s research incubator has the potential to improve the treatment of skin (cutaneous) lymphoma. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/erdinc-sezgin-the-real-outcome-of-kiri-is-the-next-generation-of-researchers In the intersection between the two KIRI fellows Claudia Kutter’s and Erdinc Sezgin’s research fields, new knowledge emerged about a rare genetic disease. Today, the two research groups collaborate closely, and both leaders point up the important role played by postdocs. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:58:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/martin-bergo-kiri-is-a-practical-workshop-for-future-research-breakthroughs The Karolinska Institutet Research Incubator (KIRI) is where young researchers meet each other across disciplines and in the collaborations that arise, the foundations for pioneering research breakthroughs are laid. After the four years of its existence, KIRI is now seeing its first cohort of KIRI Fellows. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:57:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karin-dahlman-wright-director-of-kis-new-research-infrastructure-organisation Karolinska Institutet has appointed Professor Karin Dahlman-Wright as director of KI’s new research infrastructure organisation, RIKI, with effect from 1 April. RIKI provides the tools, methods, technologies and networks that researchers need in their work. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:08:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/swedish-research-council-publishes-national-guidelines-for-responsible-internationalisation The Swedish Research Council has published national guidelines for responsible internationalisation. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:03:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/collaboration-awards-for-doctoral-students-and-post-docs-utokyo-and-riken Karolinska Institutet is offering collaboration awards to strengthen its long‑term partnerships with the University of Tokyo and RIKEN. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:56:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stockholm-trio-utokyo-collaborative-funding Joint seed funding is available for research collaborations between the University of Tokyo and Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:52:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-scientific-representatives-at-karolinska-institutet Karolinska Institutet has its new scientific representatives in place. They assumed their roles in February and provide support and guidance to researchers at all career stages on matters related to research ethics, good research practice, and the handling of suspected deviations. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:47:42 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-expert-pool-a-new-resource-for-advanced-technical-support-for-research Karolinska Institutet is now launching the Expert Pool, a new shared resource designed to strengthen research through improved access to advanced technical support. The initiative aims to meet a growing need for specialised expertise and create better conditions for collaboration and efficient use of resources within KI. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:35:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-call-for-collaboration-awards-with-charite-universitatsmedizin-berlin-is-now-open The Internationalisation Board at KI has allocated limited competitive funds for KI faculty and staff for grant applications to strengthen collaborative interactions within research and education. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:41:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-consultation-period-for-ki-jl-is-open-get-involved-and-make-a-difference During the consultation period 5–22 March, researchers and employees at KI have the opportunity to influence the first proposal for KI's local level-graded journal list (KI-JL). All publishing researchers or researchers who are peer reviewers for journals are encouraged to participate in the consultation. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:03:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/we-are-aware-of-the-pitfalls Anna Stoltenberg is a statistician at the Department of Medicine, Solna, and an advisor in the Clinicum network. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:34:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/uka-to-audit-kis-quality-assurance-processes The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) will be auditing KI’s quality-assurance processes in education and research over the coming two years. The audit will be based on a self-assessment, which will now commence. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:25:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-version-of-ithenticate-february-14-new-functions On 14–15 February, KI’s system for plagiarism checking of theses, iThenticate, will (as previously announced) receive a new interface with partly new features. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:00:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/learn-something-new-or-refresh-we-give-you-this-springs-kib-talks Time to brush up on your search skills? What does a predator journal look like? What are the requirements for research data? We have filled the calendar with KIB Talks on topics we know and want to share. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/by-using-qualitative-methods-researchers-can-gain-a-richer-and-more-nuanced-understanding Anna Schandl is a registered nurse and has worked in intensive care in the Stockholm Region for many years. She is an associate professor in nursing and research group leader in the research group for Perioperative Care and Intensive Care at Södersjukhuset. Anna works with data collected from regional and national cohort studies, but also with qualitative research; something she uses as an advisor within Clinicum's network. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:50:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-version-of-ithenticate-february-14-inactive-accounts-will-be-deleted On February 14-15, KI's system for plagiarism detection in theses, iThenticate, will get a new interface with some new features. Inactive accounts will be deleted during the transition to the new interface. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:02:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-research-funding-for-research-in-gynecological-cancer-from-hildegun-and-mats-guldbrands-research-foundation Eligible applicants are researchers with a doctoral degree who are affiliated to Karolinska Institutet, who conduct research within the area described above. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/apply-for-research-funding-for-research-in-immune-regulation-from-hildegun-and-mats-guldbrands-research-foundation Eligible applicants are researchers with a doctoral degree who are affiliated to Karolinska Institutet, who conduct research within the area described above. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:34:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/what-is-so-mysterious-about-modern-statistics Magnus Boman is an AI professor at the Department of Medicine, Solna, at KI, and part of the AI@KI project – a strategic project initiated by KI's rector with the goal of collecting and describing all activities at KI related to artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, since 2023, Magnus has been involved in AI issues at MedTechLabs and as an advisor within Clinicum for research methodology involving machine learning. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:45:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-involved-in-swedens-largest-excellence-cluster-initiative The government has initiated an investment in new excellence clusters totalling SEK 2.5 billion. With five planning grants awarded by the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova, Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the institutions taking the next step towards strengthening Sweden’s position in medical research and innovation. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:46:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/research-funds-to-be-applied-for-in-immune-regulation-and-gynecological-cancer-starting-at-the-beginning-of-2026 At the beginning of 2026, Karolinska Institutet announces research grants from the Hildegun and Mats Guldbrand research foundation for research in immune regulation and women's diseases. The 2026 funds for the category of women's diseases refer to research in gynecological cancer. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:17:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/people-can-turn-to-me-for-advice-before-during-or-after-data-collection Philip Lindner is a Clinicum advisor and Associate Professor in clinical psychology. He's also Head of the Digital Psychiatry Lab at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, and is working as a clinical psychologist at the Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders (Region Stockholm), where he’s the Head of Research and Development at the Maria Ungdom Clinic. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:22:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/learn-to-interact-with-international-news-media-write-for-the-conversation Are you a researcher or PhD student at Karolinska Institutet who wants to sharpen your communication skills and disseminate your research to a broad international audience? Then you are welcome to join a presentation on how to write popular science articles for The Conversation, a news platform that KI collaborates with. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:22:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/expression-of-interest-ki-is-seeking-scientific-ombudsmen Karolinska Institutet (KI) announces three positions as scientific ombudsmen (vetenskapliga ombud), starting 1 January 2026. The assignment is an important part of KI’s efforts to promote good research practice, research ethics, and responsible research conduct. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:38:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kib-podcast-finding-and-being-found-why-ki-rims-matters-to-you “10 minutes of your time can make both funders, and local as well as international collaborators find you – instead of them choosing someone else.” Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:20:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/call-for-applications-eurolife-phd-and-postdoc-mobility-and-knowledge-exchange-grants Would you like to expand your research network and gain new experience at another top institution in Europe? Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:06:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-excels-in-the-swedish-research-councils-evaluation-of-medical-research The Swedish Research Council has published its report "Quality and impact of research in basic medicine in Sweden", which evaluates the scientific quality and societal impact of medical research at seven universities. Karolinska Institutet is a leader among Swedish higher education institutions. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:22:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/centre-for-health-crises-joins-talks-on-international-research-collaborations-in-turbulent-times On 3 April, Formas will be bringing together experts and researchers for a breakfast seminar titled 'Research across borders - what is needed in turbulent times?' (in Swedish). The Centre for Health Crises will be one of the speakers. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:33:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/karolinska-institutet-deactivates-account-on-x-formerly-twitter Karolinska Institutet announces that its official account on the platform X (formerly Twitter) will be deactivated. The account will remain, but will no longer be actively used. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:36:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-evaluation-of-clinicums-advisory-support-shows-satisfied-researchers In the spring of 2024, an invitation was sent to researchers to participate in an evaluation of Clinicum's method support. Of all those who used the support, 7/10 were very satisfied and 9/10 would recommend it to a colleague. Some of the reasons for the satisfaction were that many people refer to a high level of competence and pedagogical ability of the methodological advisers, as well as the possibility of getting help quickly. Helpfulness, friendliness, and flexibility are also highlighted. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:33:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-conversation-article-reached-24-million-readers-a-very-instructive-process An article in The Conversation written by a KI researcher broke a record in the number of readers. Associate Professor Karin Modig's article on centenarian biomarkers received almost 2.4 million reads and was translated into several languages. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/successful-method-support-day-for-researchers-at-ki-and-region-stockholm On January 25, a method support day was organized by Clinicum to introduce researchers to the coordinated method support offered to researchers at KI and Region Stockholm. The meeting was held in the Sune Bergström Hall at Karolinska University Hospital. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:29:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-input-to-the-research-and-innovation-bill In October, KI submitted suggestions to the government for its research and innovation policy bill, which will be presented at the end of 2024. KI stresses the importance of basic research and free competition on research funding as well as educational investment in the form of increased compensation per student and more university places. KI also suggests a national research programme for life science centred on research and technical development. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:14:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/universities-key-to-achieving-the-sustainable-development-goals With only six years left until 2030 when the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved, this year's Sustainability Forum was organised with a focus on the role of universities in sustainability work. The organisers were the University Alliance Stockholm Trio.  Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:38:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/kis-professor-anna-wedell-elected-to-swedish-government-research-committee The Government has appointed a new research committee - a group of experts - to act as advisors prior to their upcoming Research and Innovation Policy Bill. KI researcher Anna Wedell is one of the fifteen elected members. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:05:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/billions-at-stake-in-the-eu-how-stockholm-trio-in-brussels-is-active-in-european-research-policy Alone, remotely, in the middle of a pandemic – this is how life in the Brussels office of the University Alliance Stockholm Trio began for the EU veteran Dan Andrée. It went at half-speed at first, but now, two and half years later, the office in the EU’s political cradle is bursting with activities. Tue, 09 May 2023 10:50:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/what-the-new-biobank-act-means-for-you-as-a-researcher A new Swedish biobank act comes into force on July 1. It is expected to make it easier for researchers to use biobanks – i.e. collections of samples of human and fetal tissue – and to collaborate. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:38:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/easier-than-ever-to-find-research-support-at-ki The web page Research Support & Services has recently been developed to provide an overview of the support and specialised competences available to all researchers, both at their departments and at other units at KI. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:30:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/close-to-4-million-reads-in-kis-first-two-years-with-the-conversation Readership of news articles written by KI researchers for The Conversation jumped 62 percent on the year in 2022. Since KI became a member two years ago, 43 researchers have penned over 42 articles, reaching around 3.8 million readers worldwide. “I have never experienced such a response to my research before,” says postdoc Filip Gedin. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:12:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-offer-to-host-ukrainian-colleagues Several researchers at KI have offered to host Ukrainian colleagues. Initiatives have been launched through, among others, the organisation EMBO, which supports research and researchers in the field of life science. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:53:58 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stockholm-trio-sets-up-in-brussels A year has passed now since Karolinska Institutet, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Stockholm University formed the university alliance Stockholm trio. Together, the three academic institutions seek to develop and promote the international research and education environment of the Stockholm region, and will establish a joint office in Brussels. Veteran of the EU scene, Dan Andrée is now laying the foundations of the office. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-adopting-a-new-information-management-strategy Karolinska Institutet's information management strategy was developed in Spring 2019 and is part of Strategy 2030. The aim is to create concrete, common and established ways forward for the management of information and data at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/claes-frostell-named-new-scientific-representative-at-ki Professor Claes Frostell has been named scientific representative at KI for a period of two years starting September 1, 2019. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:41:02 +0200