Take the chance to shape KI’s future – nominate your candidates
Don’t miss the chance to nominate qualified candidates and help shape KI’s future. Here, Vice President Martin Bergö explains why your contribution matters.
Until December 7, you can nominate candidates for the positions of dean and deputy dean in the committees for education, doctoral education, and research. This is more than an election – it’s your chance to influence how KI develops.
By nominating committed and qualified colleagues, you help strengthen collegial leadership and influence. Do you have a colleague who fits the role? Or would you like to take the step yourself? Nominate now and help shape the future of KI.
What does the position of dean entail?
As of 1 July 2026, the new title of Dean will replace that of Academic Vice President. The dean is the chair of one of the three committees that serve under KI’s Faculty Board: the Committee for Higher Education (KU), the Committee for Doctoral Education (KFU) and the Committee for Research (KF).
The position of dean entails developing and strengthening KI in each of these fields by:
- leading a committee as chairperson and sitting on the Faculty Board
- pursuing issues and taking initiatives in the committee’s field of concern
- actively promoting cooperation between the committee and the Faculty Board
- assisting the president and representing KI internally and externally within the committee’s field of concern
Term of office: 1 July 2026 – 31 December 2029. Remuneration for the position is a flat-rate sum.
The elections take place digitally and are advisory. The final decision is taken by the president.
How to submit your nominations
The nomination period is between 17 November and 7 December. Please send your nominations to registrator@ki.se, stating the reference number for each position in the subject line. Remember that you should ask your nominees for their consent beforehand.
The reference numbers for nominations to the positions of dean and deputy dean of the three committees are:
- Higher Education: 1-1125/2025
- Doctoral Education: 1-1126/2025
- Research: 1-1127/2025
Further information
The steering document Guidelines for academic elections at Karolinska Institutet contains rules and regulations pertaining to academic positions and elections.