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Training programme for research leaders

The Training programme for research leaders is intended for those who hold a collegial leadership role in research. You may, for example, lead a research group and drive its work forward, with or without holding a formal appointment, serve as a head of subject with a mandate to safeguard and develop a field of research, or hold another form of collegial leadership role within the University's research activities.

Please note! The course Training programme for research leaders is not included in the 10 weeks of university teaching courses required for employment as lecturer or above at Örebro University.

The course provides knowledge, practical tools and opportunities for reflection on the particular conditions and challenges of research leadership. It also offers participants the opportunity to examine their own leadership practice and to discuss experiences and challenges with colleagues in comparable roles.

Through seminars and peer learning, the course addresses themes such as research culture, sustainable leadership, research ethics, conflict management, and the development of strong and sustainable research environments.

Credits and attendance

The course comprises 120 hours of work, corresponding to three weeks of full-time study. It is offered in English 2027.

Course dates 2027

Session 1: Tuesday, 16 March, 12:15-16:30, on campus
Session 2: Thursday, 22 April, 09:00-20:30, on campus
Session 3: Friday, 23 April, 08:30-16:30, on campus
Session 4: Tuesday, 11 May, 10:15-16:30, on campus
Session 5: Tuesday, 1 June, 12:15-16:30, on campus
Session 6: Closing session, [Date TBA] August, 12:15-16:30, on campus.

Eligibility and selection

The programme is intended for individuals who hold a doctoral degree and who have a collegial leadership role in research, for example as a research group leader, head of subject, or in another collegial leadership role within the University's research activities.

Eligible applicants are offered a place on the course on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that a complete application has been submitted.

External participants are very welcome to apply for the course. Please note that admission is subject to availability. Select option 3 in the application form: "Not employed, affiliated, or adjunct at Örebro University," and you will automatically be placed on a waiting list.

Note that the application may close before the deadline if the course fills up. In case of too few applicants, the course may be cancelled.

Course fee

Employees at Örebro University, affiliated researchers and adjunct teachers connected to Örebro University attend the course free of charge.

The course fee for external participants is SEK 4,500 per week, excluding VAT, corresponding to a total fee of SEK 13,500, excluding VAT.

For external applicants the full course fee will be invoiced from March 2, 2027.

In the event of dropout or of cancellation between December 16, 2026 and March 2, 2027 an administrative fee of SEK 500 will be invoiced.

Application

Registration for the programme 2027, which will be delivered in English, opens on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Please note! We do not accept registrations for this course after March 2, 2027. Also, we do not accept registrations after the start of the course.

Training programme for research leaders

Course in research leadership, 3 weeks
(Utbildning för forskningsledare)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The course is aimed at researchers who lead research and support other researchers in a collegial context. It is not intended for those in formal management positions.

2. ABOUT THE COURSE

The Training programme for research leaders corresponds to 120 working hours, or three weeks of full-time study. The course syllabus was approved by Johan Åkerman on 12 October 2026.

2.1 Course objectives

After completing the course, participants should be able to

reflect on and develop their own research leadership in a collegial context,
analyse and promote a positive research culture characterised by high scientific quality, research ethics, equality and inclusion,
address and evaluate leadership challenges with reference to relevant theories and perspectives,
develop strategies for building and strengthening thriving research environments.

2.2 Course content

The course content is structured around four dimensions of research leadership: research culture, field of research, strategy, and the group and the individual. Seminars led by senior researchers and experts address generic aspects of research leadership while also highlighting differences between research fields and disciplinary logics. Throughout the course, participants are given opportunities to reflect on the characteristics of their own field of research and on their particular context. Such reflection is essential to engaging meaningfully with the content of the course.

2.3 Teaching modes

The course uses presentations, seminars, independent reading and reflection assignments. Learning activities are conducted individually, in full-group sessions and in smaller discussion or working groups. Course materials and information are published throughout the course on Örebro University’s learning platform.

2.4 Attendance requirements

As the collegial exchange of experiences and knowledge is an important element of the course, a high level of attendance is required. In case of absence, participants must contact the course coordinator well in advance to discuss how the learning activity can be completed or the course content covered in another way. Participants who are unable to attend the two-day residential course session, or whose overall attendance falls below 70 per cent, will normally be required to retake the course unless otherwise agreed.

2.5 Assessment

The course is assessed through participation in the residential course session, participation in reflective learning groups, and completion of the final reflection assignment.

2.6 Reading list

Course literature will be made available throughout the course.

2.7 Course certificate

A course certificate will be issued on completion of the course.

3. PRIOR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for this course, participants must hold a doctoral degree and have some form of collegial leadership role in research.

Course convenor

Helena Edberg

Position: Research Advisor School/office: Grants Office

Profile page: Helena Edberg

Email: aGVsZW5hLmVkYmVyZztvcnUuc2U=

Phone: +46 19 303890

Room: E1216

For questions about practical issues such as the application, location, invoicing, please contact us at hogskolepedagogisktcentrum@oru.se.