Academy Project Funding for Research Teams in Finland
Issued by Research Council of Finland · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 17 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
- Reference
- academy-project-funding-for-research-teams-in-finland
- Location
- Finland
At a glance
Research Council of Finland in Finland has published a funding call: “Academy Project Funding for Research Teams in Finland”. Submissions close on 11 November 2026, 25 days from today. Quote reference academy-project-funding-for-research-teams-in-finland in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.
Details
The Research Council of Finland is offering the 2027 Academy Project Funding to support high-quality and groundbreaking research across all fields. This opportunity aims to enhance the expertise and capacity of research teams. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by 11 November 2026. The Academy Project Funding aims to support projects that produce high-impact research and facilitate innovative research initiatives. It seeks to advance groundbreaking projects with ambitious designs, strengthening the competence and renewal capacity of research teams. The funding supports high-quality research projects that demonstrate potential for groundbreaking outcomes and strengthen the expertise and capacity of research teams. This funding opportunity is significant for researchers aiming to conduct high-impact projects across various fields. It provides the financial support needed to hire teams and cover essential research costs, fostering innovation and high-level expertise. For complete application instructions, refer to the official guidelines. What is the maximum funding available per project? Up to €1 million for individual projects and up to €1.5 million for consortium projects. Who can apply for this funding? Individual research teams and consortia composed of two or more teams are eligible. When is the application deadline? The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time. What is the funding period? The funding period is from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031. What costs can the funding cover? The funding can be used to hire research teams and cover direct research costs. Eligible applicants should review the official guidelines and ensure their proposals meet the requirements. Submissions must be completed by the deadline to be considered for funding. For more information, visit RCF.
Context for bidders
We hold 2 notices from Research Council of Finland, going back to October 2026 — 2 of them still open. This one closes in 25 days.
More from this buyer
- Academy Research Fellowship Program – Finland· closes 11 Nov
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