The Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet Collaboration
Over the years, more than 3000 students, researchers and employees have crossed the Atlantic and participated in activities at both Mayo Clinic and KI. This longstanding partnership has evolved throughout the years and includes successful research projects as well as unique collaborations in innovation, administration and education.
Townhall meeting KI-Mayo Clinic in August 2026
A vitual Town Hall hosted by Mayo Clinic's Dean of research & Innovation, Sebastian Fernandez- Bussy and Karolinska Institutet Sophie Erhardt is planned for end of August, 2026.
More information will follow.
Virtual Townhall Meeting on our collaboration
Rejoin the virtual Town Hall hosted by Mayo Clinic's Dr. Q and Karolinska Institutet Sophie Erhardt. The event features leading researchers from both institutions and offers opportunities for networking and idea exchange.
Looking ahead to 2026!
Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institutet are celebrating 30 years of collaboration by moving their next joint research meeting to spring 2027 at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus, with a focus on RNA therapeutics, precision health, and decentralized care.
Cancer Research KI-Mayo Clinic CCC Synergy Grants
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Research KI are announcing major funding for cancer research collaborations through their Synergistic Grants 2027–2031, with a special focus on REDI (Risk Assessment, Early Detection and Interception), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data‑Driven Life Science (DDLS).
Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Celebrating the collaboration
Photo: N/A30 years of collaboration
Photo: Rahul Kanjilimadom25 years of collaboration between Mayo and KI
The partnership between the Mayo and KI has been ongoing since more than 25 years.
KI Biobank - Mayo Clinic Biobank collaboration
KI Biobank provides researchers with new collaboration opportunities, for example with Mayo Clinic in the USA.
Mayo Clinic
With several campuses in the US, the Mayo Clinic has a mission "to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research".
Photo: Erik CronbergApply for student exchange
Mayo Clinic and Karolinska Institute have extended their collaboration to include the exchange of students. Two students per year of each organization are welcome to apply for exchange studies.
Photo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/MayoClinic.jpgInnovative collaborations: Insights from a KI-Mayo collaboration grant recipient
Dr. Eike-Benjamin Braune, a Senior Researcher at KI and Research Affiliate at Mayo Clinic's Department of Oncology, shares his experience as the recipient of the KI-Mayo collaboration grant.