The external review committee appointed by the Swedish Research Council (VR) has recently published its report from the second operations review of MAX IV. The committee is deeply impressed by the continued progress at the facility and is confident that MAX IV, with the appropriate strategic support and financial foundation, is positioned for continued excellence and both local and global impact.
“This is, of course, excellent news and extremely important for our efforts to identify a long-term financial solution for our operation,” stated Olof Karis, Director of MAX IV.
The review committee highlights the positive development made possible under the leadership of Director Olof Karis and the efforts and dedication of the entire MAX IV team. It underscores that the current level of success cannot be sustained without long-term solutions to the financial challenges. The Swedish Government is strongly recommended to secure stable funding for MAX IV, particularly through increased allocation to the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet (VR)).
In parallel, the committee strongly recommends that the host institution of MAX IV, Lund University, initiate a national dialogue involving Vetenskapsrådet and other funding bodies to establish a long-term, stable financial framework for MAX IV. The committee concludes that finding a stable financial framework for MAX IV should be a shared national concern.
The panel also emphasises that continued expansion of MAX IV’s user base, both academic and industrial, is imminent and provides several suggestions on how the potential for Sweden can be further enhanced.
Read more in the VR Operations Review Report.
