About eSSENCE
eSSENCE is a national strategic research program in e-Science, in which Uppsala University, Lund University, and Umeå University collaborate to develop and disseminate scientific methods for data-driven and computationally intensive research. The program was launched as part of the Swedish government's investment in strategic research areas and has, since its inception, established itself as a key actor in supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, method development, and the digitalization of research, spanning everything from materials science and life sciences to the social sciences and humanities.
E-Science applies and advances computational methods, data analytics, and AI to understand and solve complex problems across a wide range of scientific disciplines. By harnessing the power of digital infrastructure — from high-performance computing to advanced storage solutions — e-Science enables groundbreaking research that would otherwise be impossible. It leads to the development of new materials, improved medicines, more efficient public services, and deeper insights in science, technology, medicine, and the humanities.
eSSENCE works to develop these methods, extend them to new research areas, and build networks where researchers can meet and collaborate. And this is just the beginning, the opportunities to discover, improve, and apply digital tools for the benefit of science and society are expanding rapidly.
Vision
eSSENCE’s vision is to establish Sweden as an international leader in e-Science by fostering a dynamic research environment where methodological development, interdisciplinary applications, and graduate education go hand in hand.
We aim to:
- develop and disseminate advanced methods and tools for data-driven and computationally intensive research,
- identify and enable new applications of e-Science across broad fields of research,
- train the next generation of researchers through close engagement with international cutting-edge research and modern infrastructures.
Objectives
eSSENCE works to strengthen Sweden's position in e-Science by promoting method development, collaboration and competence development. The program focuses on creating long-term effects for both science and society. The main objectives are to:
- stimulate research of the highest international quality in e-Science methods,
- provide an e-Science hub for knowledge exchange, collaboration and visibility
- support interdisciplinary collaborations and bring e-Science into new fields of science, including medicine, social sciences and humanities
- develop sustainable structures for national and international collaboration in e-Science
- contribute to postgraduate training through graduate schools and the development of training modules with an e-Science profile
- strengthening the link between research and industry, the public sector and society at large, including support to innovation and entrepreneurship.
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