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SUND Roadmap 2026-2029

The strategic plan for investment in and development of selected research areas at the Faculty of Medicine (SUND) in the period 2026–2029.

About SUND Roadmap 2026-2029

The Faculty has prepared SUND Roadmap 2026-2029, which describes the faculty’s overall strategic priorities and investments in research over the next four years.

The plan comprises activities totalling DKK 84 million, which will be invested to strengthen strategically selected research environments, develop the next generation of researchers through the recruitment of early-career researchers, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration, including between clinical and non-clinical research environments.

SUND Roadmap is based on input from the departments, supports AAU’s new strategy, Knowledge for the World 2026-2029, and at the same time maintains the ambitions set out in SUND VISION 2030.

The funding for the ambitious plan comes primarily (DKK 64 million) from SUND’s share of the additional basic research funds allocated to AAU. The remainder comes from the faculty’s existing strategy and prioritisation fund.

Focus areas in the SUND Roadmap 2026-2029

Center for AI in Health

The centre focuses on the development and implementation of useful, trustworthy, and explainable AI-based solutions within three health science focus areas: 1) AI for disease prevention, 2) the AI-driven hospital, and 3) AI support for sector transitions.

Next generation of excellent research environments

The Faculty has selected the research area Cardiology and Cardio-technology on the basis of its strategic and research potential.

More information to follow.

Translational Research Collaborations (TReCs)

A program that aims to ensure collaboration between clinical and non-clinical researchers at Aalborg University.

Postdoctoral recruitment programme

The purpose of the program is to attract younger, external research talents with original and innovative research ideas, thereby contributing to strengthening the talent pipeline and bringing in new external researchers.

Investment in research infrastructure

On the recommendation of the department management at the Department of Health Science and Technology, the Faculty has prioritised full funding for six specific pieces of research equipment.

More information to follow.

Implementation research

Development of a new research field within implementation research. A professor with expertise in implementation research will be recruited to build up the research field.

More information to follow.

Health PBL research

Strengthening research in HEALTH PBL. A researcher will be recruited to strengthen research in educational pedagogy within health science programmes.

More information to follow.

PhD co-funding

The Faculty allocates funds each year to co-fund PhD scholarships. The co-funding is distributed through the departments, provided that external co-funding has been secured for the remaining costs.

More information to follow.

AAU strategy: Knowledge for the World 2026-2029

A framework grant has been allocated to implement Knowledge for the World 2026-2029. Funding will be needed for SUND’s activities within the four strategic themes: leading engineering position, missions, innovation, and attracting and developing research talents.

Questions?

Contact The Faculty of Medicine at sund@adm.aau.dk