2027 Academy Research Fellowships: Up to €700,000 Research Funding in Finland

About this opportunity

The 2027 Academy Research Fellowship offers research funding of up to €700,000 to support research projects in Finland. The programme is provided by the Research Council of Finland and offers research funding of up to €700,000 to support research projects across all academic fields. The programme is designed to support early-career researchers who have demonstrated the ability to develop an independent research career. Eligibility: Individual researchers who completed their first doctoral degree between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2024. Researchers who received their doctorate earlier may also be eligible where there are special reasons for career interruptions. These can include parental or childcare leave, military or non-military service, pregnancy, or long-term illness. Applicants must also not hold a permanent senior research position.

Eligibility

• Education level: Undergraduate, Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Alumni / Graduate

Always confirm the requirements on the official page before applying.

Funding details

The Academy Research Fellowship can provide funding for the Academy Research Fellow's salary, salaries of research team members, research-related expenses, travel and international cooperation, researcher mobility within Finland and internationally, and preparation of international research projects. The Research Council of Finland can contribute up to 70% of the project's total costs, while the host organisation is expected to cover at least 30%. Researchers may apply individually without a research team, while applicants who form teams should ensure that the team size is appropriate for the proposed research.

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