# Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity (ACTIVE)

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 18 November 2026 (23:59 Finnish time)
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/for-research-teams/2027-call-under-academy-programme-for-sport-science-and-physical-activity-active/
**Last updated:** 1 Nov 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Call under the Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity, funding research in this field.

## Summary

The Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity (ACTIVE), run by the Research Council of Finland, funds research projects in sport science and physical activity. The call is open to researchers at Finnish research organisations working in this field.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Finnish universities or research organisations
- Applicants working in sport science or physical activity research
- Projects aligned with the scope of the ACTIVE programme

## Key dates

- Deadline: 18 November 2026, 23:59 Finnish time

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the project explicitly within the ACTIVE programme's sport science and physical activity remit rather than general health research.
- Check the Research Council of Finland's online portal for the specific call documents, as programme-level calls often carry extra formatting or annex requirements.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to the ACTIVE programme?

Researchers at Finnish research organisations working in sport science and physical activity are eligible to apply.

### When is the ACTIVE programme deadline?

The deadline is 18 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time.

### What does the ACTIVE programme fund?

It funds research projects in sport science and physical activity under the Research Council of Finland's Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity.

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