Apply for funding for a Helsinki Metropolitan Area themed urban research seminar in 2025

Urbaria will provide financial support for research seminars focused on the Helsinki Metropolitan area in 2025.

The applicable fields of science are not limited, and applications for research seminars featuring multidisciplinary research perspectives are especially welcomed. The maximum amount of funding per application is 500 euros. The funding may be used for e.g., travel costs of speakers, facility costs, and small catering for attendees. 


Eligibility: All Urbaria members, and future members with pending membership applications are welcome to apply. Collaboration between different universities and research institutes is encouraged, but the main applicant has to be affiliated with the University of Helsinki. 

Application Requirements:

 Interested applicants are asked to submit the following documents:

  • Research seminar proposal: A maximum of one-page description of the planned seminar, including objectives, fields of research, significance, and speakers (if already known).
  • A brief budget plan for the applied funding
  • CV and/or a list of publications of the main applicant

Submission Guidelines:

All application materials should be submitted to mikko.posti@helsinki.fi in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The end of the application call will be announced later on this page.