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Leading with ideas

‘Leadership is the crux of a Mistra programme. Research for sustainable development is based on sustained leadership.´

These words open a new book about leadership in Mistra’s research programmes.

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Sustainable Governance and Management of Linked Ecological and Social Systems

Mistra invites Swedish universities to establish an interdisciplinary research centre.
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Invitation for pre-proposals

Mistra invites Swedish universities to submit pre-proposals for a large-scale, interdisciplinary and internationally competitive academic research centre addressing sustainable governance and management of linked ecological and social systems. The centre shall be located at one geographical place and be organized by a Swedish university or by a local consortium of universities. The centre should have its own budget and a board with international participation.

Mistra´s vision is to make a difference for sustainable development by building a world leading research centre that will take the interdisciplinary research on linked ecological and social systems significant steps forward. Ultimate deliverables are new and elaborated insights and means for development of management and governance practices to secure ecosystem services.

Updated: 22.10.2010

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Remember that...
It takes time — much more than most people think — to formulate a programme proposal that crosses boundaries, both those between disciplines and those between research and application. Make time and provide venues for meetings, and invest in team spirit.

It takes careful thought to ensure that the programme meets both the researchers’ career development needs and the users’ need for valuable practical benefits.

Interdisciplinary research often takes longer than research in a single discipline. Make sure you allow enough time.

The work involved in a Mistra programme often requires experienced researchers with both in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge. The programme therefore needs a balance between senior scientists and PhD students.

Avoid involving many small-scale, part-time researchers in the programme. This makes it more difficult to attain common aims in the programme.

The programme manager is a key person in the programme’s efforts to make its planned contribution. Being a Mistra programme manager is, as a rule, a full-time job. Think carefully about who is best suited for the challenging task of leading your team.

Strive to ensure two-way communication between the researchers and users. A one-sided presentation of ideas and research findings by the scientists seldom generates a feeling of participation and commitment in the intended users.