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Future Faculty and Career Support are pleased to announce that the two events “How to prepare and apply for the Docent/Associate Professor title” and “Pedagogical Portfolio for ECR:s” have now been combined into a single joint event. By this, you will receive information about those two important topics regarding your future academic career on one occasion!

NB! There is no requirement for having attended “Academic career for early/mid-career researchers, part I: Teacher positions – criteria and application process” to attend this session. 

This session will provide an overview of key aspects of academic career progression, such as the requirements and process for applying for the Docent title, as well as information on what to include in your pedagogical portfolio and its role in academic merit assessment.

Speakers: 
Lena Uller and Lars Rylander from the docentship committee (Docenturnämnden) will talk about how to merit yourself to become a Docent at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund, and inform about the application process.

Martin Garwicz and Magnus Hillman will provide information about what to include in the portfolio and how you should structure it.

SIGN UP at this link no later than 21 April

26 February 2026

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Some traditions are worth keeping — especially the ones that bring people together. Every year around Semmeldagen, Future Faculty invites postdocs and early-career researchers to a relaxed fika with semlor (Sweden’s most iconic “research fuel” pastry). It’s our small annual ritual to create a sugar-sticked path for the things that actually matter in academia: meeting new people, strengthening existing connections, and catching up with friends and colleagues you don’t see often enough.

If you’re new at Lund, new in your group, or simply want to expand your circle beyond your corridor — this is for you. No agenda, no pressure, just good fika and easy conversation.

Why we do this every year

Because networks don’t happen by accident. They happen when there’s space to talk — across departments, disciplines, and job titles. Semmeldagen gives us a perfect excuse to slow down for one hour, say hi to someone new, and reconnect with people we already know. Think of it as community-building… with whipped cream.

Event details

📅 13 February
🕝 14:30
📍 BMC:E11073 “Rådslaget”, Forum Medicum

Join us

Bring yourself, bring a colleague, or come alone and leave with new faces in your network.

See you at fika — and let’s keep this sweet tradition going. ☕️🥯

4 February 2026

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Career support session: pathways, teaching eligibility, and what’s expected

Are you an early career researcher and wondering what an academic career path at Lund University can look like — and what you actually need to be eligible for teaching positions? Future Faculty invites you to a focused career support session where we unpack the requirements, the system behind academic appointments, and how to plan your next steps strategically.

This is a practical session for anyone who wants clearer answers to questions like:
What counts as teaching merit? What qualifications matter most? What do committees look for? And how do you build a profile that’s “eligible” rather than “almost”?

What we’ll cover

• Academic career paths for early career researchers (how roles connect and what typically comes next)
• Teaching eligibility: what qualifications are required, what evidence is expected, and what “merits” really mean in practice
• How appointments are evaluated: insights into committee perspectives and common pitfalls
• Concrete next steps: what you can start doing now to strengthen your portfolio

Speakers

• Prof. Anders P Håkansson — Chair of the Academic Appointments Committee
• Helena Persson — Senior Lecturer

You’ll get the chance to hear directly from people with deep experience in academic recruitment and teaching roles — and bring your questions.

Event details

📅 24 March
🕙 10:00–11:30
📍 BMC: E11074

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Scan the QR code in the image to register.

See you there!

4 February 2026

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Two sessions to help you plan, write, and strengthen your VR proposal

Planning to apply for funding from the Swedish Research Council (VR) in 2026 — or simply curious about how the process works and what makes an application competitive? Future Faculty, together with the Faculty’s Career Support, invites you to a two-part support program designed to give you clarity, structure, and a chance to get feedback before you submit.

1) Information session with Q&A

This session is ideal if you’re in the early stages: exploring VR calls, shaping your idea, or trying to understand what matters most in the evaluation.

📅 20 January 2026
🕐 13:00–15:30
👥 Target group: primarily early-career researchers (but everyone interested is welcome)

2) Workshop with peer review session

A hands-on workshop for those preparing an application, with peer feedback to help you sharpen your message, structure, and impact.

📅 10 February 2026
🕐 13:00–16:00
👥 Target group: anyone planning to apply for VR funding

Registration & more information

Scan the QR code in the image or visit intramed.lu.se/en/careersupport.

Organised by Future Faculty & the Faculty’s Career Support.

4 February 2026

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Exploring X-ray science for your research

Curious about what MAX IV can do for your project — but unsure where to start? Join us for a Future Faculty & MAX IV Laboratory roundtable focused on how to harness X-ray science to answer real research questions.

Whether you work with biological tissue, materials, cells, batteries, proteins, cultural heritage, catalysts (or anything in between), this session is designed to help you translate “I’ve heard MAX IV is powerful” into clear ideas, realistic sample strategies, and next steps.

What we’ll explore

At the roundtable, we’ll focus on practical questions researchers often have when approaching MAX IV:

• How can you harness the X-ray power of MAX IV for your research?
  What kinds of problems are a good match for synchrotron methods, and how to think about feasibility.
• What kinds of samples can be measured?
  Sample formats, preparation considerations, and what typically works well (and what can be tricky).
• Why: what research questions can MAX IV help answer?
  From mapping, structure, and chemistry, to mechanisms and dynamics.

Who should attend?

This event is ideal for postdocs and early-career researchers who:

• have a project that could benefit from high-resolution or advanced X-ray methods,
• want to explore techniques before writing a proposal,
• are already planning beamtime and want a clearer strategy,
• simply want to understand what’s possible and meet the right people.

No prior synchrotron experience is needed — bring curiosity and your questions.

Event details

📅 14th January
🕒 15:00–16:30
📍 BMC, E11073

How to join

Sign up via the QR code shown in the event image.

See you there!

4 February 2026

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Are you looking to strengthen your research career by securing external funding? Or are you just beginning to explore the Swedish grant system and wondering where to start?

Understanding the funding landscape is essential for turning great research ideas into reality. Beyond the research itself, success often depends on knowing where to find opportunities, how to navigate funding structures, and how to position your proposal effectively.

In this seminar, John Philips, research funding advisor at LU Research Service, will share valuable insights into the Swedish grant landscape. He will highlight key funding bodies, practical steps for preparing strong applications, and strategic considerations that can increase your chances of success.

Whether you’re early in your academic journey or looking to expand your funding portfolio, this session will offer concrete tools and inspiration to move forward with confidence.

📅 Date: 26 November
🕒 Time: 13:30–15:00
📍 Venue: BMC A10, Segerfalksalen
🎤 Speaker: John Philips

Join us for an informative and inspiring session on how to navigate and make the most of grant opportunities in Sweden.

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15 October 2025

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Are you aspiring to build a future in academia, perhaps leading your own research group one day? Or are you already taking the first steps toward that goal?

Navigating an academic career involves more than research excellence alone. There are practical aspects, institutional frameworks, and expectations that shape the journey—sometimes openly discussed, sometimes less so. In this session, Docent Ganna Petruk and Associate Senior Lecturer Jacob Vogel will share personal experiences and insights from their own paths toward becoming independent research leaders. Lhinn Holmbergh, Administrative Manager at the Department Office of Laboratory Medicine, will provide valuable perspectives on academic regulations and procedures—essential knowledge to help you move forward confidently, whether or not you see these aspects as central to your research.

Join us for an open conversation designed to support early-career researchers.

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

10:00–12:00 — BMC:E11073, Forum Medicum

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We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible!

1 October 2025

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Are you planning your next grant application?
Join us for a focused seminar where you’ll get an insider’s overview of upcoming funding opportunities through the LU Grant Calendar and at the Royal Physiographic Society of Lund. You’ll also learn about recent rule changes and how they may affect your application strategy.

This seminar is primarily aimed at postdocs and early-career researchers, but all interested are welcome.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

11 September 2025

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Future Faculty invites you to a fika on Kanelbullens Dag!
As the Steering Board, we would like to hear more about your needs and how Future Faculty can best support you. At the same time, this is a great opportunity to connect across disciplines — this time together with colleagues from the Department of Biology.

Join us — we can’t wait to see many of you there!

9 September 2025

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