Guidelines for responsible internationalisation
Guidelines outlining how KI can act to conduct international collaborations responsibly, balancing benefits with risks through structured assessments and clear roles, supported by ethics and security resources.
- Diary number: 1-1181/2025
- Decision date:
- Validity period: Until further notice
- Decision: President
- Document type: Guidelines
- Handled by department/unit: GVS.FER.Internationella kansliet
- Preparation with: The Faculty Board, the Committee for Research, the Committee for Higher Education, the Committee for Doctoral Education, the Internationalisation Board, the Professional Services Management Group, the Security Forum, and the Committee for Research Ethics and Good Research Practice
Summary of the guidelines
The guidelines for responsible internationalisation at Karolinska Institutet explain how international collaborations in research and education can be conducted responsibly. They emphasise balancing the benefits of collaboration against potential risks through structured risk assessments. The document clarifies responsibilities at different levels (from individuals to leadership) and outlines decision-making processes. It also describes available support functions, including ethics committees and security forums, to address ethical, security-related, and organisational issues