Research Support and External Relations

The Research Support and External Relations Office provides strategic and operational support in research, education, infrastructure, internationalisation, collaboration, and sustainability. It facilitates research financing, corporate alliances, ethics, clinical studies, data management, and compliance with EU and NIH regulations. The office also manages the Research Data Office, oversees the Stockholm Trio office in Brussels, and coordinates award nominations.

The office consists of 6 units:

GO - Grants Office

Monitoring of national and international research and innovation policy - focus on external research funding
Support and advice in the application phase - external research funding (national and international)
Advice and quality assurance related to KI’s financial reporting to the European Commission
Financial administration of EU projects coordinated by KI and certain other complex EU projects

CDO - Compliance and Data Office

Research documentation
Data and information management
Laws and regulations for externally funded projects, "non-financial compliance"
Clinical trials, ethics and personal data management
ELN - Electronic Logbook

EEO - External Engagement Office

Long-term partnerships with industry
Support for managing collaborative research, contracts and intellectual property rights
Career Service for PhD students, postdocs and researchers
Impact: mentorship programmes, inspirational activities and support to help researchers achieve impact
EIT Health - operational and strategic initiatives for new projects in education, innovation and business development

International Relations Office

Involved in strategic issues, project management, contract management and information regarding internationalisation
Coordinates international visits and events at management level
Coordinates support for exchange studies to the study programmes
Coordinates the Internationalisation Board
Coordinates externally funded mobility programmes (e.g. Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus programme), investigations and evaluations
Operates principally on behalf of the management of KI, the Faculty board with its 3 committees, and the study programme committees

Faculty Office Research

Administrative support to the President, Faculty Board, Committees, and Infrastructure Board
Analysis, assessments, inquiries, and development of the quality system
Support for the development of Open Science, research infrastructure and Data-Driven Science
Advancement of strategic research areas and clinical research
Support for research schools and the assessment of research centers and networks

Development Office

We work with donations to Karolinska Institutet's research and education. At the Development Office, we match the commitment and interests of private donors and philanthropists with our research projects, so that our research areas receive the best support. We also work with companies and foundations. Do not hesitate to call or write us an email, we will be happy to help you.

Head of Office

Björn Kull leads the Research Support and External Relations Office with teams of experienced staff specialised in research and administration, scientific writing, communication and knowledge of the EU and other international and national funding bodies. Feel free to contact Björn Kull if you have any suggestions or feedback about the research support organisation. For other specific questions, see available support functions at the respective web pages above.