Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Opens) | November 11, 2026, 23:59 Finnish time (Online deadline) | November 11, 2026, 16:15 Finnish time (Paper deadline) | Within 14 days of closing (Host commitment)
Funding Amounts: Up to €700,000 over four years, covering up to 70% of total costs; host contributes at least 30%
Summary: Supports early-career researchers across all fields to conduct ambitious research and advance towards independent research leadership in Finland.
Key Information: First doctoral degree normally must be dated January 1, 2020–December 31, 2024; applicants must not hold a permanent senior research position.
Description
The Research Council of Finland’s Academy Research Fellowships support early-career researchers on fast career tracks across all research fields. The scheme combines high-quality, innovative and ambitious research with career development, helping researchers establish themselves nationally and internationally and progress towards demanding research and leadership positions. It aims to strengthen and renew research expertise in Finland and integrate high-level researchers into Finnish research communities.
Projects should develop independent research capabilities, scientific and methodological expertise, supervision and leadership skills. International cooperation, cross-sectoral mobility and diverse research environments can support this development. Research should be internationally competitive, address clear questions using scientifically sound methods, demonstrate novelty and credible risk management, and follow responsible science principles. Researchers may work individually or lead a research team.
