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Published: 2026-10-19

Future research leader? Apply to ReaL Step 1!

NEWS Are you a researcher in the early stage of your career? Are you aiming to establish your own research group or network? If so, you can apply for Step 1 of ReaL, the university’s leadership development programme.

Text: Moa Eirell

The ReaL programme aims to provide active, targeted support to researchers who are expected to become future research leaders at Umeå University. The overall aim of the programme is to support the development of your skills and expertise as a research leader.

Who can apply?

Applicants to ReaL Step 1 should have:

  • completed their PhD 2–6 years ago
  • teaching experience
  • some experience of research leadership and supervision
  • some experience of serving on committees
  • experience from other research environments, for example as a postdoctoral researcher.

How to apply

Apply through the university’s recruitment system, Varbi, no later than 13 November 2026.

Your application must be approved by your Head of Department, and you are expected to attend all programme sessions. The final selection of participants is made by the faculty management in consultation with the Heads of Department.

Links

ReaL step 1 - Researcher in an early stage of the research career (Aktum)

Application: ReaL Step 1 (Varbi)

Career development and support (Aktum)

Contact

Anna-Lill Drugge
Associate professor
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Jon Moen
Professor
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