# 2026 Apurahat tutkijankoulutukseen EUI:ssa kutsuhaku (Grants for researcher training at EUI)

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/tutkimusrahoitus/hae-rahoitusta/haut/kv-haut/2026-apurahat-tutkijankoulutukseen-euissa-kutsuhaku/
**Last verified:** 4 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Grants for Finnish researchers to undertake researcher training at the European University Institute (EUI). Targeted at early-career researchers; Finnish applicants only. Invitation-based call.

## Summary

The Academy of Finland's 2026 Grants for Researcher Training at EUI support early-career Finnish researchers undertaking postdoctoral or advanced training at the European University Institute. This is an invitation-based call open to Finnish citizens only, run annually in spring. The programme aims to develop research talent through sustained engagement with EUI's research environment.

## Who should apply

- Early-career Finnish researchers
- Applicants with a doctoral degree or equivalent research qualification
- Researchers pursuing advanced training or postdoctoral development
- Candidates with a host supervisor or research group identified at EUI

## Key dates

- Call opens spring 2026 (invitation-based; check Academy of Finland website for exact date)
- Annual call cycle
- Training placement duration to be confirmed in call text

## Tips for applicants

- Invitation-based format means you may need prior contact with EUI researchers; reach out early to potential supervisors.
- The Academy of Finland prioritises mobility and capacity-building; frame your training plan around specific skills or networks you will gain at EUI.
- Check the call text carefully for any co-funding or in-kind contribution requirements from your home institution.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this call open to non-Finnish researchers?

No, this call is restricted to Finnish citizens or permanent residents applying from Finnish institutions.

### Is the 2026 call invitation-based?

Yes, this is an invitation-based call; you may need to be nominated or have prior contact with a host supervisor at EUI.

### How often does the Academy of Finland run this call?

Annually, typically in spring. The next call is planned for spring 2026.

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