The Torsten Söderberg Foundation and the Ragnar Söderberg Foundation currently fund five research professorships in medicine, and the Torsten Söderberg Foundation itself funds two academy professorships (one of which is currently being filled) in medicine at a level of SEK 2 million per year for five years. There is a significant need for this type of research position, where demonstrably outstanding professors are given the opportunity to further strengthen and develop their research; this is necessary to further strengthen Swedish research in light of international developments. The professorship is intended to promote internationally leading research in the medical field by enabling the holder to devote themselves full-time to research for five years at a Swedish medical faculty. The holder of the professorship will be appointed based on documented scientific quality in the research conducted. Particular emphasis in this regard is placed on research conducted over the past five-year period. The quality of the research program, its degree of innovation, and its significance for the development of medical research will likewise be assessed.