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2027 ACCESS Forum | Call for Research Themes (RTs)

 

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Thank you for your interest in proposing a workshop topic (aka "Research Theme" or "RT") for the
2027 ACCESS Forum in Gothenburg, Sweden (14 - 18 June 2027).

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin this application:

  • Familiarize yourself with the Call for Research Themes proposal guidelines (found here).

  • Ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • include one researcher from a Chilean member university and one researcher from a Swedish member univerity.

    • both researchers must be employed by an ACCESS member university at the time of application and at the time of the Forum.

    • both researchers must hold a PhD at the time of application.

  • Submit this application by 31 May 2026 @ 23:59 (local Chilean time).

If you have any questions about this application, contact ACCESS@global.lu.se and we'll get back to you within 3 business days.

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There are 36 questions in this survey.
Applicant Eligibility

On behalf of both applicants, please check each box to confirm your agreement with the following statements:

Before you begin this application, please be aware that upon approval of a Research Theme, the involved PIs (workshop hosts) agree to:

  1. Engage in the selection process (Oct–Nov 2026).

  2. Organize and host the sessions (panels, brainstorming, posters, etc.).

  3. Submit a detailed program by April 2027.

  4. Attend the ACCESS startup meeting in January 2027.

  5. Present a 3-minute outcome summary on the final day of the Forum.

  6. Report on results for the collective Forum Report.

  7. Sustain the working group's progress following the event.
     

Do both PI applicants formally accept the responsibilities outlined above, contingent upon the approval of this Research Theme?

Demographic Information - Chile
At which university is the Chilean applicant employed by?
Department
Rank
Contact Information
Please provide a 2-3 sentence bio of the Chilean applicant that can be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.
Please provide a headshot of the applicant in Chile that can be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.
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Demographic Information - Sweden
At which university is the applicant in Sweden employed by?
Department
Rank
Contact Information
Please provide a 2-3 sentence bio of the applicant in Sweden that can be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.
Please provide a headshot of the applicant in Sweden that can be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.
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Research Theme Overview

Successful proposals will address these three goals:

  • The scope should be wide enough to attract participants from other ACCESS-universities and different disciplines.
  • The proposal must be engaging, of high quality, clear and relevant.
  • The proposal should have a clearly described goal: future collaboration, follow up activities, research project, student exchange etc.
What is the title of your research theme proposal? 
The title must be 10 words or less (80 characters max).
In addition to the main Focus Area, which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does this Research Theme workshop intersect with?
Select the primary Focus Area your Research Theme aligns with:
Please provide an abstract for your Research Theme. (max. 250 words)
Please note that this text will be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.
Please provide up to 4 key words that describes your Research Theme.
Please note that this text will be used for marketing purposes on the ACCESS website, if selected.

We welcome applications for new Research Themes as well as Research Themes from past Forums or existing collaborations outside of ACCESS.

Is your Research Theme a new initiative or an ongoing collaboration?

Please select all previous ACCESS Forums where this Research Theme (or a related precursor) officially took place as a workshop:

As this proposal builds upon an existing collaboration (within or outside of ACCESS), please demonstrate how this Research Theme has evolved by briefly describe your team’s past collaborative work and any key outcomes achieved to date.

Please explain your strategy for future sustainability of this Research Theme by addressing the following three points:
Detailed Description
  • The scope should be wide enough to attract participants from other ACCESS-universities and different disciplines.
  • The proposal must be engaging, of high quality, clear and relevant.
  • The proposal should have a clearly described goal: future collaboration, follow up activities, research project, student exchange etc.

Introduction & Scope: Introduce the core research topic and the specific problem or challenge the theme addresses. (max 250 words)

Contextual Relevance: Explain why this topic is significant to both the Swedish and Chilean contexts. How does it leverage the unique experience or knowledge of both nations?

Workshop Objectives: State the clear aim and purpose of the workshop sessions. What specific questions will be explored or resolved? (max 250 words)

Future Development: Outline envisioned opportunities for collaboration beyond the Forum. Provide concrete examples of potential follow-up activities (e.g., joint publications, funding applications, student exchanges, or field research). (max 250 words)
 

Please describe the planned workshop activities (max 100 words).

Describe the format of your session: How will you structure the session and how do you want to engage the participants?

List any planned site visits (on-campus or elsewhere).

This is for informational purposes only; the absence of site visits will not negatively impact the assessment of your application.

Please present a strategy in order to reach a balanced participation in terms of gender, institutions represented and a mix of senior researchers, early career researchers and PhD:s (max. 250 words).

 

All final participants in the research themes must be nominated by each ACCESS-university. For more information please contact the concerned ACCESS-coordinator (https://accesschilesweden.org/contact)

Assessment Criteria

The quality of the Research Theme proposals will be assessed by the ACCESS Steering Committee based on the following criteria:

  • Engaging: The Research Theme format has high potential to attract attendees from the institutions involved and its contents can be broadly disseminated and understood.
  • Relevant: The Research Theme raises and discusses issues important to the specific SDG using experience and knowledge from both the Chilean and the Swedish context. 
  • Clear: The intended outcomes of the Research Theme are easily understood.
  • Development Potential: The Research Theme should demonstrate the potential to develop collaborations and new connections/activities both during and beyond the Forum.
  • Interdisciplinarity: The proposal encourages researchers from different academic disciplines to participate in the session. 

Relevance & Contextual Depth: The degree to which the proposal addresses Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a bilateral lens.

Clarity of Outcomes: The transparency of the workshop's goals and what participants will gain.

Engagement & Communication: The potential to attract a wide audience and disseminate findings effectively

Interdisciplinarity: The proposal’s ability to bridge different academic fields and invite diverse participation.

Interdisciplinarity: The proposal encourages researchers from different academic disciplines to participate in the session. 

Development Potential: The capacity for the Research Theme to spark long-term impact.

 
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