EUTOPIA Impact School – simple application procedure,  apply before 28 April 2024.

Between 9-13 September 2024, 30 researchers from across Europe will gather at a beautiful residence outside Berlin to be trained in communicating research. EUTOPIA Impact School is a unique opportunity for those who wish to expand their international network and learn how to create attention for their research field. The University of Gothenburg has the opportunity to send three early-career researchers. Costs for accommodation, meals, and travel will be covered by EUTOPIA.

More information and application on the Staff Portal (sv/eng)

During the dean’s meeting in Örebro this week, the winners of the Swedish Medical Faculties’ Internationalization Prize for 2024 (Prize for Internationalization of teaching and learning at the Swedish Medical Faculties) were announced. The winners of the prize are Estelle Naumburg and the pediatric teacher team from the Medical Programme at Umeå University. From the Sahlgrenska Academy, Anna Cederborg and Jörgen Isgaard were nominated for the prize for their collaboration with University College Cork (Ireland) in the internal medicine course within the medical programme.

The government is currently examining ways to enhance the appeal for foreign doctoral students and researchers in Sweden. The focus includes reassessing residence permit regulations to prevent misuse of student permits. Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasizes the significance of this task in advancing support for foreign academics while ensuring permits are issued solely for educational purposes.
Read more on the government’s website (Swedish).

 

This year’s major ALF call is now open! Remember that you can use Akademistatistik (‘Academy Statistics’) both when you write your application and when you carry out your project. Akademistatistik can of course also be helpful in other projects, in addition to those financed by ALF funds. Take advantage of the opportunity to get five hours of free statistical consultation. More information and possibilities to book appointments on the page; Akademistatistik – consulting services in statistics and health economics | University of Gothenburg (gu.se)

Let the new Staff Portal be your starting point when you open your browser. Here you will find simple instructions for the most common browsers (Microsoft).

Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) is looking for international experts in various scientific fields to strengthen its expert panels. These panels meet once or twice a year in Brussels to evaluate research proposals from Flanders researchers. If you have an interdisciplinary and international profile, you are welcome to apply to the panel. The FWO particularly encourages women to apply. Application deadline: 28 April 2024.

• See more information about current research areas and how to apply on their website: https://www.fwo.be/en/news/announcements/call-for-fwo-review-college-fundamental-research/
• Inquiries: vacancies@fwo.be.

May 7 is the time for the spring ex-job fair in health, life science and technology, where students at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers can find interdisciplinary projects. The fair is mainly aimed at students at master’s level, but at Sahlgrenska Academy, bachelor’s students are also covered. Tutors give short presentations to interested students. For you as a supervisor, this is an opportunity to connect talented future engineers with a focus on AI or other technology to your project. The fair has a great need for more projects that can be suitable for a degree project that bridges the gap between the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Chalmers.

• Link to registration for supervisors – no later than April 12th

The decision has been made regarding who is nominated by the Sahlgrenska Academy for the prize for internationalization at the medical faculties in Sweden. Of the three nominations that the local assessment group had to consider, Anna Cederborg and Jörgen Isgaard were deemed to best meet the criteria for the prize. They are nominated for their collaboration with University College Cork (Ireland) in the internal medicine course within the medical program. These course leaders have been nominated for their hard work in integrating exchanges with University College Cork (UCC) into a complex course with many different rotations. The winner of the 2024 prize will be announced during the dean’s meeting on April 11-12, 2024.

The organizers behind “Pint of Science” are looking for seven speakers for their event, where science takes center stage at local pubs in Gothenburg. They’re seeking individuals who are passionate about science and love sharing their knowledge with others. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet both the public and fellow researchers. Pint of Science will take place on May 13th at Radisson Blu Lindholmen, and additionally on May 14th and 15th at Pitchers Majorna. The talks only need to be 15 minutes long.

Interested? Contact us at luisma@chalmers.se.

On April 10, this year’s call for ALF project funds and ALF project funds for younger researchers 2025-2027 opens. The announcement looks largely the same as last time, with some minor modifications. Employees who plan to apply have been invited to information meetings on four occasions, one of which was digital. The presentation from these meetings is now available on the ALF office website (in Swedish).
General advice is to write a lightweight application, which can be read by assessors who lack expertise in your particular field. Make sure to start on time. Before the call opens you can update your pages in Researchwebb, and contact your intended co-applicants.