Nationalkommittén i Psykologi at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences grants award to Siri Jakobsson Støre
Siri Jakobsson Støre, researcher in psychology at Örebro University, has been awarded the National Committee in Psychology at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' prize for young researchers 2025. The prize is awarded to young researchers who have demonstrated outstanding research performance in the field of psychology.
The award aims to recognise a young researcher (who completed their doctorate no more than three years ago) and to encourage continued high-quality research in the field of psychology. Congratulations, Siri!
Here is the National Committee for Psychology's statement:
Dr. Siri Jakobsson Störe is awarded the National Committee's Prize for Young Researchers 2025 for her innovative research on insomnia and how technical aids can improve sleep quality. With great scientific skill and creativity, Dr. Jakobsson Störe has investigated how hyperarousal and comorbidity with neuropsychiatric conditions affect sleep problems, and how sleep robots can be used as an intervention. Her research combines theory on fundamental psychological processes with clinical application and technology-based solutions in a way that is both original and socially relevant.
The thesis is particularly impressive for its methodological breadth, using systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials, single-case designs and mixed methods to highlight the complexity of insomnia and its treatment. This breadth and creativity is also evident in the inclusion of both quantitative and qualitative data, and in the study of different subgroups, such as people with ADHD. Dr. Jakobsson Störe's work has the potential to influence both future research and clinical practice, especially in areas where traditional treatments are insufficient or unavailable.
The thesis is very well written and written in a way that engages a wider readership. Since defending her thesis, Dr. Jakobsson Störe has shown strong commitment to academia and continued to establish an independent line of research. With her impressive scientific output and clear commitment to research quality, Dr. Siri Jakobsson Störe is a very worthy recipient of the award.