2027 Academy Research Fellowships (Research Council of Finland)

The 2027 Academy Research Fellowships are research funding opportunities offered by the Research Council of Finland to support early-career researchers seeking to strengthen their academic careers and develop independent research expertise. The programme provides funding for ambitious research projects across all scientific fields, helping researchers build their competencies, establish international collaborations and progress towards more demanding research positions.

Unlike a conventional individual scholarship, this funding supports a research project and can cover the applicant’s salary, the salaries of a possible research team and other research expenses.

Overview of the 2027 Academy Research Fellowships

The fellowship aims to support researchers who are developing their independent academic careers and have the potential to advance into leading research positions. Applicants can propose research in any scientific field, provided that their projects demonstrate strong academic quality, innovation, and clear research objectives.

The four-year funding can cover the researcher’s salary, the salary costs of a possible research team, and other project expenses. The maximum amount of funding available is €700,000, although the requested budget must be justified by the proposed research activities.

Benefits of the 2027 Academy Research Fellowships

• Research funding for a period of four years.
• Maximum funding of €700,000.
• Funding may cover the applicant’s salary.
• Funding may cover the salaries of a research team.
• Support for other eligible research expenses.
• Opportunity to develop independent research.
• Support for international research cooperation.
• Opportunity to strengthen scientific and methodological expertise.
• Opportunity to develop supervision and leadership skills.
• Support for internationalisation and professional development.
• Opportunity to progress towards senior research positions.

The funding is granted to support an approved research project and is administered through the eligible research organisation.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants whose doctoral degrees fall outside the specified period may be considered only where the Research Council’s recognised exceptional circumstances apply. These include qualifying parental or childcare leave, military or non-military service, and long-term illness or other specified career interruptions.

Well, Applicants must:

• Have obtained their first doctoral degree between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024.
• Be early-career researchers seeking to strengthen their academic careers.
• Do not already hold a permanent senior research position.
• Present an ambitious and scientifically sound research proposal.
• Demonstrate the potential to develop independent research.
• Explain how the proposed project will contribute to their professional development.
• Show that the project can produce high-quality and innovative research.

Research Council of Finland Academy Research Fellowships Application

Interested researchers should follow these steps:

• Visit the official Research Council of Finland Academy Research Fellowships webpage.
• Read the official call text and standard funding terms carefully.
• Check that your doctoral degree date meets the eligibility requirements.
• Identify an eligible Finnish research organisation through which the funding application can be submitted.
• Develop a research proposal explaining the objectives, methods, expected results, and scientific significance of the project.
• Prepare a detailed budget covering the applicant’s salary, any research team salaries, and other eligible research expenses.
• Explain how the fellowship will support your professional development and progression towards independent research leadership.
• Select the most appropriate scientific council and review panel for your proposed research.
• Complete the application through the Research Council of Finland’s SARA online services.
• Submit the application before the official deadline.

Well, applicants should begin preparing their applications early because the funding organisation states that the deadline is non-negotiable.

2027 Academy Research Fellowships Application Deadline

The application deadline for the 2027 Academy Research Fellowships is November 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Finnish time. Also, the funding period is scheduled to run from September 1, 2027, to August 31, 2031. Funding decisions are expected in June 2027.

However, for the official call, detailed eligibility requirements, and application instructions, visit the Research Council of Finland website:

2027 Academy Research Fellowships – Official Page

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding is available through the Academy Research Fellowships?

The maximum funding available is €700,000 for a four-year research project. The actual amount depends on the project’s budget and funding requirements.

Who is eligible to apply?

Researchers whose first doctoral degree was awarded between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024, may apply, provided they meet the other eligibility requirements.

Are all research fields eligible?

The 2027 call covers all research fields.

Can applicants apply without a Finnish research organisation?

The funding application must be connected to an eligible research organisation in Finland. Applicants should arrange the necessary organisational support before submitting their application.

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