1. Collaborations Within the Faculty Within the University Beyond the University Basic Science Clinical Science Translation research

2. The institution Facilitation for academic staff Reduce administrative aspects Appoint Research Business Manager Procedures for grant applications Provide training and support Increase time for research

3. Research Business Manager Information gathering Help with ethics and regulations Costing grant applications The shield against bureaucracy

4. Provision of training and support Research Discussion Group/ Seminars Mentoring and support Peer Review of grant applications Training in research methodologies

6. The research idea The foundation of research Background knowledge Research discussion groups Share a coffee break!

7. Finding a funder www.forskning.se Local National International