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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 students and more than 8 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Region Skåne exists to ensure that the residents of Skåne are healthy and believe in the future. Through collaboration and care across the board, we create the best possible conditions for a healthy life in Skåne – within business, public transport, culture, health and medical care. Together, we make life possible.

HUS, formally the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, is made up of five hospital areas: Helsinki University Hospital, Hyvinkää, Lohja, Porvoo, and Västra Nyland. HUS is the largest health care provider and the second-largest employer in Finland.

The CTU is a clinical intervention research unit conducting clinical research within all specialties. We offer flexible collaboration and consulting at all stages of clinical research.

The CTU has been involved in the conduct of more than 151 randomised clinical trials in which more than 132,000 participants were randomised. We provide expertise and infrastructure in planning, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of randomised clinical trials, including development of trial methodology and education. 

The George Institute is a leading independent global medical research institute with major centres in Australia, China, India and the UK, and an international network of experts and collaborators.

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and injury. 

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading independent medical research institute. Our research is guided by a simple philosophy: it must challenge dogma, increase knowledge, and have the potential to improve clinical practice and outcomes, both in Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally.

The MRINZ’s research teams are dedicated to investigating important public health problems, delivering high quality evidence on which to improve the management of disease and patient care. An internationally recognised academic institution, the MRINZ operates under a charitable trust pursuing advances in clinical practice and providing a base for specialist training in medical research.

Research for a smarter world

The Swedish Research Council is Sweden’s largest governmental research funding body, and supports research of the highest quality within all scientific fields. We pay out almost 8 billion SEK per year to support Swedish research.

The national ALF agreement is made between the Swedish state and certain county councils regarding cooperation for undergraduate medical education, medical research and healthcare development.

The national ALF agreement is supplemented by regional agreements between participating county councils (regions) and universities.

The Academy of Finland is an expert organisation in science and research. We fund high-quality scientific research, provide expertise in science and science policy and strengthen the position of science and research. We are a government agency within the administrative branch of the Finnish Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.

We develop and deliver policies and programs and advise the Australian Government on health, aged care and sport. We work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure better health for all Australians.

The Health Research Council is the home of health research in New Zealand. We’re here to improve the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders through our process of identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that delivers far-reaching impact within the health and science landscape.

The Ministry of Health and Social Security prepares and implements government policy in the areas of public health and the organisation of the healthcare system. It guarantees social security for citizens and responds to the risks and needs that arise throughout life in the areas of illness, old age, dependency, disability and occupational accidents.

The Ministry of Health and Social Security promotes health and disease prevention. It grants the licence to practise to healthcare providers and health establishments under its authority. Mutual insurance companies also fall within its remit.