Main goal 1
The Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy conducts excellent research and paves the way for scientific breakthroughs for better health.
Sub-goal 1
Curiosity-driven, researcher-initiated research of the highest quality is actively supported by the Disciplinary Domain, and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goals 2 and 3.
Actions
What: Inquiry regarding resource allocation at the Disciplinary Domain, including methods to promote curiosity-driven, researcher-initiated research, as well as indicators for success and excellence, field-standardised for the different research areas within the disciplinary domain.
Who: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain
When: 2023
Indicators
- Competitive grants received
- Participation and leadership in international research network or groups
- Published articles
Sub-goal 2
The researchers of the Disciplinary Domain are successful in obtaining research funding in national and international competition.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goal 2.
Actions
What: The Disciplinary Domain develops and implements a system to support researchers at all levels with the writing of grant applications, including recurring workshops, internal peer review and mentoring programmes.
What: The Office for Medicine and Pharmacy
When: Ongoing
What: The Disciplinary Domain has a well-functioning support system for complex research grant applications, for example regarding applications for grants from Horizon Europe and the NIH.
What: The Office for Medicine and Pharmacy
When: Ongoing
Indicators
- Approval rate of grant applications.
- Implemented support activities for the application process.
Sub-goal 3
The Disciplinary Domain actively supports the creation of strong grant applications and interdisciplinary consortia.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goals 2 and 3.
Actions
What: The Disciplinary Domain develops and implements actions to create and support strong interdisciplinary consortia and centres, for instance through matchmaking events, networking analysis and conferences.
What: The Office for Medicine and Pharmacy in cooperation with the University Administration
When: Ongoing
Sub-goal 4
Research at the Disciplinary Domain encompasses everything from basic science to clinical and applied science, and translational aspects permeate the research.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goal 2.
Actions
What: The Disciplinary Domain develops methods to support translational projects.
What: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain
When: 2022
What: The Disciplinary Domain initiates Clinical Academic Groups (CAGs)1.
What: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain
When: 2023
Indicators
- Published articles
- Number of CAGs initiated
- Number of doctoral graduates
Sub-goal 5
The Disciplinary Domain encourages research that leads to innovations and patents.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goals 2 and 3.
Actions
What: The Disciplinary Domain develops methods to support the development of innovations.
What: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain in cooperation with the University Administration
When: 2023
Indicators
- Patents
- Number of consortia with industrial partners
- Number of start-ups
- Number of clinical trials initiated
Sub-goal 6
All researchers and other people active within the Disciplinary Domain are given the opportunity to take part in research communities transcending department, faculty and Disciplinary Domain boundaries.
Connection to the mission, goals and strategies of Uppsala University
The sub-goal links and contributes to the university’s development goals 2 and 3, as well as the strategic priority Talent attraction and career systems.
Actions
What: The Disciplinary Domain creates an integrated system for higher seminars and workshops, including a shared web portal for seminars and workshops and a funding programme open for applications.
What: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain and the Office for Medicine and Pharmacy
When: 2023
What: All research tracks conduct activities that broaden the subject areas. All doctoral students are active in these activities.
What: The Research Training Committee
When: Ongoing
What: The Disciplinary Domain develops an incentive structure to strengthen cooperation inside and outside the university.
What: The Board of the Disciplinary Domain
When: 2023
Indicators
- Department- and faculty-transcending seminar series
- Doctoral students’ participation in research tracks