The Torsten Söderberg Foundation currently funds six academic professorships in medicine (the most recent of which is currently being filled) at a level of 2 million SEK 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 a crucial component in further strengthening Swedish research in light of international developments.

The professorship will promote internationally leading research in the medical field by enabling the holder to devote full-time to research for five years at a Swedish medical faculty. The holder of the professorship will be appointed based on the documented scientific quality of the research carried out. Particular emphasis will be placed on research carried out during the last five-year period.

The quality of the research program, the degree of innovation and the impact on the development of medical research will also be assessed.

The Academy is therefore requesting an additional grant of SEK 10 million to enable a five-year Academy Chair in Medicine to be established in 2018.