Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition
The Research Council of Finland funds international social sciences and humanities research on how societies anticipate and respond to transitions and future 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 total for Finnish research teams; funding period 24–36 months.
Summary: Supports collaborative transatlantic research in social sciences and humanities to help societies anticipate and respond to future challenges.
Description
This opportunity, coordinated by the Research Council of Finland as part of the Trans-Atlantic Platform for the Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP), funds innovative, cross-border research projects that enhance society’s ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to emerging challenges. The call seeks proposals from transnational teams addressing themes such as uncertainty, crisis response, future risks and opportunities, and strategies for prevention and preparation. Projects must be collaborative, involving researchers from at least three participating T-AP countries across both sides of the Atlantic (Europe, Africa, and the Americas).
