The HCAS has had the opportunity to launch a range of invitational and open-call fellowships supported by external funders. Through these initiatives, we have welcomed nearly 200 fellows to date.
Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
In 2008, made a significant donation to the University of Helsinki, which enabled the establishment of the at the Helsinki Collegium. The focus area of this professorship is studies in cultural and social research themes with a topical significance for contemporary society and social justice.
Kone Foundation
The has supported the Collegium since 2004, when the was launched.
Over the years, Kone Foundation has also funded several other programs: the , the , and, most recently, the .
Novo Nordisk Foundation
In 2026, the supported a new Nordic fellowship program focusing on innovative solutions to challenges within health and sustainability. The NNF-IAS program is a collaboration between eight Nordic institutes for advanced study.
Riksbankens Jubileumsfond
In 2024, the launched the , a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening Nordic connections in the humanities and social sciences. The aims at facilitating and strengthening academic collaboration between Swedish and Finnish research communities.