Research funding services

We assist researchers, research groups and research consortia as well as University units in applying for research funding. We also support the leadership of faculties and other academic units in drawing up strategic plans related to research funding.

Research Funding Services

We provide a wide range of services to applicants for research funding, including

Sharing information on funding opportunities
Organising training and information sessions
Interpreting funders’ terms
Supporting the planning of research projects
Commenting on research plans
Providing instructions for submitting an application
Assisting in launching projects
Assisting in contract negotiations

Research funding can be applied for by individual researchers or the University.

Read also about other (business collaboration, legal services, project coordination services, laboratory services, doctoral education services).

Research funders

is composed of the core funding awarded by the Finnish government, external funding and the University’s own assets.

The most important sources of competitive research funding are

National and international foundations

constitute a considerable source of research funding on , and the is among the key international funders there.

On , the preconditions for high-quality research are supported by the EU and other international funders alongside the Academy of Finland.

The four faculties and other units active on the as well as the four faculties and other units operating at have also succeeded in acquiring competitive national and international funding, evidencing the high standard of their research.