KI's preparedness for changing conditions in the U.S. regarding research and higher education
Karolinska Institutet has initiated an enhanced preparedness to monitor, analyze, and respond to changes in the U.S. that may impact research and higher education. This page compiles current information on new decisions, policy changes, and similar developments, as well as their potential consequences for research and educational collaborations.
Photo: Liza SimonssonWe are now strengthening KI’s preparedness in response to developments in the USA
Karolinska Institutet’s president Annika Östman Wernerson comments on the situation and talks about what KI can do to prepare for any changes that might come.
Photo: Liza SimonssonUpdate on US Federally Funded Research
The Office of Research Support and External Relations is closely monitoring recent Executive Orders and memoranda from the President of the United States of America related to US Federally funded research and their potential impact on research at KI. This page provides status updates and ways to contact us.
Photo: public domain CC0US funding Hotline via Teams
Our priority is to keep you informed about any developments that may affect your work. We are now introducing a hotline via Teams. Every Thursday from 11:00 to 11:30, the Grants Office and Compliance and Data Office staff will be available to answer questions regarding applications for US federal funding and currently funded projects.
Photo: Creative Commons CC0US research funding in numbers
Karolinska Institutet (KI) is the largest recipient of external research funding from the United States among Swedish universities. In 2024, US financiers contributed more than 122 million SEK to KI's research.
Photo: Liza SimonssonStatement from the University Library regarding PubMed and the political situation in the USA
In light of the new administration in the United States and concerns about the impact on the operations of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the United States National Library of Medicine (NLM).
Photo: NounprojectPress
The Press Office at Karolinska Institutet answers questions from journalists and can convey contact information to the university management, researchers, teachers and other experts in the business.
Press contact
Phone: 08-524 860 77
Email: pressinfo@ki.se