Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition
Supports international, interdisciplinary social sciences and humanities research to help societies anticipate and respond to future transitions and challenges.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 28, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to €1,000,000 (Finland allocation); project duration 24–36 months
Summary: Supports innovative, transatlantic social sciences and humanities research to help societies anticipate and respond to future challenges and transitions.
Key Information: Minimum three co-PIs from at least three T-AP countries, including both sides of the Atlantic, required.
Description
This grant, offered through the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) and coordinated by the Research Council of Finland, funds collaborative research projects in the social sciences and humanities focused on preparing societies for future transitions. The initiative aims to strengthen society’s ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to uncertainty and emerging challenges by supporting interdisciplinary, transnational teams. Research topics may include sources and communication of uncertainty, crisis perspectives, coordination of response strategies, and normative inquiries into crisis prevention and preparedness. Projects must be international in scope, involving partners from both Europe (including Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany) and the Americas (Canada, Brazil), and Africa (South Africa).
