Funding for programme directors
Funding for programme directors supports part-time research leaders in developing programme-level interaction and cross-programme cooperation to strengthen strategic research’s societal impact.
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Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Call opens) | December 15, 2026, 23:59 Finnish time (Call closes)
Funding Amounts: Separate funding for part-time programme leadership
Summary: Supports part-time programme directors developing programme-level interaction and cross-programme cooperation to strengthen strategic research’s societal impact.
Key Information: Applicants must be professor- or docent-level researchers and cannot hold specified consortium leadership roles in the programme they manage.
Description
The Strategic Research Council (SRC), established within the Research Council of Finland, separately funds part-time programme directors to promote the societal impact of strategic research. Directors work alongside funded consortia, developing programme-level interaction and cooperation across programmes. Their role includes active participation in programme activities and cross-programme activities for societal impact, rather than leading a consortium research project.
This opportunity is presented alongside Strategic Resources for the Future (RESOURCES), which addresses the security and responsible use of material and digital resources important to Finland’s future. The programme seeks to strengthen material self-sufficiency in Finland and the EU, support critical value chains, and develop research-based solutions with societal stakeholders. The cross-cutting priority for the 2027 strategic research programmes is “Data as power.”
