Department of Mathematics receives large donation from Sverker Lerheden
The Department of Mathematics at SCI has received a generous donation of through the will of Sverker Lerheden.
The donation is divided into two parts. SEK 40 million will strengthen mathematics research at KTH through the program “Sverker Lerheden assistant professors in basic mathematics for the future of technology”. A further SEK 10 million will be allocated to KTH's 200th anniversary and a project to highlight the importance of philanthropy for Swedish higher education institutions.
As part of this initiative, four new positions will be created as assistant professors in basic mathematics. The aim is to attract top candidates from around the world through an equal and diverse recruitment process. In addition, through a start-up package, each position includes a PhD position, creating long-term development for research at KTH.