Call to Strengthen R&D Activity and Cooperation in Wellbeing Services Counties
The Research Council of Finland’s grant supports collaborative research to improve health and social service R&D in Finland’s wellbeing services counties.
Funder: Research Council of Finland
Due Dates: November 18, 2026: Full application (online) submission deadline | November 18, 2026: Paper applications arrival deadline | December 2, 2026: Commitment by site of research deadline
Funding Amounts: €8 million total; up to €800,000 per consortium for a 3-year project (Sep 2027–Aug 2030); 100% funding, no self-financing required.
Summary: Supports collaborative R&D projects to strengthen healthcare, social welfare, and service development in Finland's wellbeing services counties.
Key Information: Consortium applications only; strict eligibility and composition requirements; late or incomplete applications are ineligible.
Description
This initiative from the Research Council of Finland aims to enhance research and development (R&D) activity and cooperation within Finland's wellbeing services counties. The focus is on fostering systematic collaboration among healthcare and social welfare sectors, universities, universities of applied sciences, and government research institutes. The call supports projects that generate new knowledge and innovative applications to improve the quality, productivity, and impact of health and social services, ultimately advancing welfare and service systems across collaborative regions.
