forskar

Forskar is a Swedish verb meaning to conduct research. It is conjugated in the present tense as forskar (I/you/he/she researches). The related noun for a person who performs this activity is forskare. In Danish and Norwegian, the cognate noun is forsker. The root forsk- appears in terms such as forskning (research) and forsknings- as in forskningsresultat (research result).

A forskare or forsker is a person who carries out research. They may work at universities, public research institutes, government laboratories, or in industry. Researchers operate across a wide range of fields, including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering. Typical duties include formulating questions, designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating findings through articles, reports, or presentations. Collaboration with colleagues, mentors, and funding bodies is common, as is peer review and replication to ensure credibility.

Education and training commonly require advanced study, with many researchers holding PhD degrees. Early career researchers may undertake postdoctoral work or combined research and teaching roles. Ethical standards, methodological rigor, and transparency about methods and data are emphasized in most research environments. Funding structures—public grants, private foundations, or industry partnerships—often influence project scope and timelines. The terms forskare and forsker are widely used in media and public discourse to describe experts who evaluate, interpret, and disseminate scientific knowledge.