science operations
The mission of the science office (SO) is to actively manage science across the LIH.
The office aims to create a cooperative working environment at LIH and optimal framework conditions where scientists are able to produce excellent research and innovation.
Our activities
The tasks of the SO are organised around five main pillars, including:
ORGANISATION OF SCIENCE ACTIVITY WITHIN LIH
- Manage science across the LIH’s decision bodies, departments and administrative services
- Organise science exchange within the LIH
- Promote scientific excellence and proper application of LIH’s R&D policies
- Maintain and develop relations with national and international research stakeholders
PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY
The SO’s main role in the strategy finding process consists in:
- Assisting the LIH board in the planning and implementation of the institutional scientific strategy
- Accompanying strategy development and implementation processes within LIH
- Implementing a sustainable research funding approach and supporting the exploitation of R&D opportunities
- Monitoring the implementation of the LIH strategy, scientific outcomes and KPIs
Frank
Glod
Glod
In 2018, Dr Frank Glod was appointed head of Science Operations at the Luxembourg Institute of Health.
THE INITIATION OF NEW SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS
The SO supports the implementation of the LIH strategy on the individual project level by:
- Stimulating participation in national and international competitive funding calls
- Promoting and supporting transversal projects across research departments
- Providing information about national and international funding opportunities and application guidelines
- Providing support for the preparation and submission of project proposals
MANAGEMENT OF ONGOING SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS
The SO supports the successful conduct of ongoing projects by:
- Coordinating and managing the LIH’s research project portfolio across the project life cycle
- Documenting key steps of the project life cycle
- Monitoring the scientific output of the projects
VALORISATION OF SCIENCE
- Valorise knowledge capital by identifying and developing research capacities within the institution on the human, methodological and technological level
- Promote the visibility of LIH and public understanding of its activities while ensuring the reputation for integrity and reliability of the institute
- Support the implementation of an efficient scientific communication aiming at improving the national and international visibility of the institute
- Coordinate doctoral training activities in adherence to the principles of the quality framework for doctoral training
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