What is it like to be a coordinator?
"Wonderful and stressful at the same time! Getting a group of about 50 researchers, representing nine different organizations in different time zones and different cultures, to push in the same direction is a challenge. But we are an unpretentious group with great respect for each other and we all want to contribute to improving the world".
The group started as a group of colleagues, but now we call each other friends. I really recommend others to apply!
What has been the biggest challenge?
"The biggest personal challenge has been to go beyond the comfortable confines of my own field of research, where I am an expert, to coordinate a global project spanning over several fields of research to be implemented and integrated into several different countries' governmental organizations, and to prepare a communication plan and training plan for this. To constantly feel like you're dipping your toes in something new and untried".
What support have you received from Research Services at LU?
"Research Services has been a fantastic support. Not only have they, with great enthusiasm and support, developed templates to use, proofread parts of the application and been there throughout the process, but they have also financially supported this process by offering financial coordination support, which has made it easier to dedicate time to the project. In addition to this, LU has continuously offered high-quality legal assistance in producing documentation for agreements and supported in that process".