The life of a Mistra programme
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The overall aim of Mistra and the programmes which it supports is to help find solutions to important environmental problems. This is to be done by means of research that builds bridges between disciplines and between research and practice.Mistra´s purpose is set out in its Statutes:
The purpose of the Foundation, whose name shall be the Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research, is to fund research of strategic importance for a good living environment.
The Foundation shall promote the development of strong research environments of the highest international class with importance for Sweden´s future competitiveness. The research shall be of importance for finding solutions to important environmental problems and for a sustainable development of society. Opportunities for achieving industrial applications shall be taken advantage of. (Article 1 of Mistra´s Statutes)
This is why Mistra demands a great deal of its programmes. They are expected to meet their objectives and to promote sustainable development. It is for this reason that Mistra issues guidelines and advice on the form and content of programmes, including those contained in this guide. The Foundation actively follows programmes throughout their lifetime and supports programme boards with a view to ensuring that agreed objectives are achieved. All Mistra programmes are different, being individually designed in the light of their particular goals. Mistra aims to be sufficiently flexible to allow every programme to find the best way of attaining its objectives. The same applies to your programme. Despite the differences between them, though, our research programmes also have a good deal in common. So make the most of your opportunities to learn from other programmes, for example at the meetings which Mistra arranges or, no less important, on your own initiative. Get in touch with people working on other programmes, and share your ideas and experiences.
You should also bear in mind that, at different stages in the life of a programme, different issues require particular attention. The diagram below shows a number of questions which it is usually especially important to think about at different times. For your programme, there may be other issues, too, that call for attention in different phases in its development. You are always welcome to contact the Mistra Secretariat if you have any questions, concerns or experiences you wish to share.
