Dr. Lina Eriksson

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Biography

Lina M Eriksson currently leads a research project funded by the Swedish Research Council focused on resilience in civil defense. She obtained her PhD in 2017 from the Department of Government at Uppsala University and is affiliated with the Centre of National Hazards and Disaster Science. Eriksson has previously served as a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Europe Center of Stanford University and has lectured at Stockholm University, the University of Gothenburg, and Karlstad University. Her research expertise includes crisis management, natural disasters, accountability in Swedish party politics, and political lay judge selection. Eriksson has authored numerous articles and reports, and has taught courses across various levels in political science, crisis management, international relations, and research methods, supervising over 100 bachelor and master theses. Her current research investigates the political, social, and economic integration of tsunami survivors, focusing on resilience in the aftermath of traumatic experiences. The project aims to develop measures to enhance welfare and preparedness against large-scale crises, contributing significant knowledge to strengthen civil defense.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2022-01-01 — 2026-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading a research project on resilience in civil defense.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.