KIRI activities & events
KIRI, the KI Research Incubator, organises a number of different events and activities every year. Below you can find recent and upcoming activities within the KIRI network.
Upcoming events 2024
April
Selection and enrollment of new KIRI Fellows
May
28 May - KIRI mingle to welcome the new KIRI Fellows 2024
June
4 June - Summer lunch and get-together KIRI postdocs
September
5 September - Annual meeting & poster presentations
2024
March
19 March - KIRI Postdoc fika & information session.
26 March - KIRI mingle: KI:s research agenda & other insights from the KI management, visit by KI Vice President Martin Bergö
February
13 February - KIRI mingle: Grant writing stories & Pathways to impact.
The mingle was well-attended and included three presentations. The Research Support Office (RSO) participated with several experts sharing valuable insights about the theme of grant writing and impact dimensions. Two KIRI Fellows then shared personal insights and highlights from their working processes leading up to receiving large grants (WAF) and (ERC Synergy Grant).
2023
December
A well-attended Christmas lunch was held for the KIRI postdocs.
December
KIRI postdoc joint grants with multidisciplinary focus were distributed. Seven projects were awarded, where a joint postdoc will work for 2 years under the co-supervision of two KIRI Fellows. Read more here
November
A mingle for scientific exchange and interaction was held for KIRI fellows in the Faculty Club, Biomedicum. During the mingle, representatives of the Development Office and the International Office gave presentations about their work which was followed by a Q&A session.
October
Deadline for KIRI joint postdoc grant application.
September
KIRI joint postdoc grant application opened.
August & September
Two mingles for scientific exchange and interaction were held for KIRI fellows in the Faculty Club, Biomedicum.
May
KIRI Annual Meeting took place in Biomedicum on May 26th 2023 where the new KIRI Fellows had the chance to present themselves and their research. There was also a session with members of Research Support Office at KI and a debate session where a panel of representatives from different sectors discussed about the collaboration landscape at KI.
April
16 new KIRI Fellows have been recruited. Warm welcome to our network!
2022
December
A scientific meeting within the KIRI network took place at the Faculty Club at Biomedicum, where the newly granted collaborative projects were introduced. KIRI Fellows discussed their plans and explained the nature of their interdisciplinary collaboration.
KI President, Ole Petter Ottersen, participated in the event and shared his vision on ground breaking research and the importance of KIRI, and discussed how to strengthen research with the KIRI Fellows.
October
KIRI postdoc joint grants with multidisciplinary focus were distributed. 11 projects were awarded, where a joint postdoc will work for 2 years under the co-supervision of two KIRI Fellows. Read more here
September
Deadline for application for the collaborative KIRI postdoc grants with multidisciplinary focus.
May & August
Two KIRI Scientific Mingles were held at Biomedicum to promote scientific exchange and interaction among KIRI Fellows.
April
KIRI kick-off meeting was held at Elite Hotel Carolina Tower, where KIRI network was formally launched.
KIRI Fellows had the opportunity to exchange ideas and participate in the planning of future activities.
February
KIRI network is established. KIRI Fellows are expected to interact and collaborate in multidisciplinary projects, apply for collaborative postdoc grants with multidisciplinary focus and participate in the planning and organising of KIRI activities. The assignment lasts 4 years.
KI News: KI Research Incubator is now launched!