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Leading with ideas

‘Leadership is the crux of a Mistra programme. Research for sustainable development is based on sustained leadership.´

These words open a new book about leadership in Mistra´s research programmes.

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A guide for applicants for programme funding

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It takes a substantial collaborative effort and considerable commitment - on the part of the entire applicant group - to create a programme with a Mistra vision of its own.

The application process for programme funding from Mistra consists of several stages. It takes roughly a year - and sometimes even longer - to plan a Mistra programme. It is important to be well prepared for the task the programme is to undertake. That is essential to its success.

Below is a graphic description of the steps in the process for programme funding. Please click on each step for comprehensive planning or download the pdf guide for complete guidance. Paper copies of the Guide can be ordered from Mistra's Secretariat.

Step 1: Initiation of a programme idea Step 2: Applying for a planning grant Step 3: Decision on the planning grant application Step 4: Planning a full application Step 5: Structure of a full application Step 6: Evaluation of the full application Step 7: Decision on the full application Step 8: What happens next?
Updated: 2008-06-22

2008-10-02
Planning grant for sustainable urban development
Three groups have been granted support for continued planning of their research proposals to Mistra´s...

2008-06-22
Two new programmes and three that continue
Use of the forest and homes of the future are in focus for the two new research programmes that...

2008-06-22
Homes for Tomorrow
The Board passed a preliminary decision to grant a maximum of 45 million SEK for a first four-year...

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Preparing a proposal that cuts across disciplinary boundaries and boundaries between research and practical use takes time - much longer than most people think. Make time and create places to meet, and invest in developing a team spirit.

Careful thought needs to be given to how a programme can provide value to users, while still meeting researchers  needs in terms of career development.

Interdisciplinary research often takes longer than research within a single discipline. Plan sufficient time to allow for this.

A Mistra programme often requires experienced researchers with both depth and breadth. There therefore needs to be a balance between senior researchers and postgraduate students.

Avoid having large numbers of participants involved in the programme on a limitedpart-time basis, since this makes it more difficult to achieve the shared goals of the  programme.

The programme manager is a key figure in ensuring that the programme achieves its objectives. Being the manager of a Mistra programme is generally a full-time job.  Think through who the most suitable person is to take on the challenging task of leading your group.

Make every effort to ensure that communication between researchers and users is a two-way process. One-way presentations of ideas and research results by researchers rarely inspire a sense of involvement and commitment on the part of intended users.