# Academy Project

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 11 November 2026 (Call opens 14 October 2026; call text published 24 September 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-10
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities2/spark-funding/academy-project-funding/
**Last updated:** 7 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for research teams (Academy Projects) applied for by the principal investigator; call text to be published 24 September 2026.

## Summary

The Academy Project grant from the Research Council of Finland funds research team projects led by a principal investigator, covering all fields of research at Finnish institutions. The call is annual, with the full call text published shortly before the application window opens each year.

## Who should apply

- Principal investigators applying on behalf of a research team
- Researchers based at Finnish research organisations
- Teams seeking project-based, PI-led funding rather than individual fellowships

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 11 November 2026
- Call opens 14 October 2026, with call text published 24 September 2026
- Recurs annually, with the next round expected October 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Check the call text as soon as it publishes on 24 September 2026, since eligibility and scope details are finalised then, ahead of the 14 October opening.
- Prepare the PI-led team structure early, the mechanism is built around a named principal investigator applying on behalf of a research team, not an individual.
- Confirm your host organisation is an eligible Finnish research institution before drafting the budget.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Academy Project grant?

Principal investigators applying on behalf of a research team based at a Finnish research institution.

### When is the Academy Project deadline?

The deadline is 11 November 2026, with the call opening 14 October 2026 and the full call text published 24 September 2026.

### Is the Academy Project grant a recurring call?

Yes, the Research Council of Finland runs this call annually, with the next round expected in October 2026.

### Is the Academy Project grant open to researchers outside Finland?

No, eligibility is limited to Finland (FI).

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