# Academy Projects

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 11 November 2026 (Call open 14 October–11 November 2026; call text to be published 24 September 2026)
**Consortium:** No
**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 verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for research projects led by a principal investigator at a Finnish research organisation. Applied for by the PI. Full call text to be published 24 September 2026.

## Summary

Academy Projects provides core research funding for research teams at Finnish research organisations, managed by a principal investigator. The call is annual and open to all research disciplines. The next round opens 14 October and closes 11 November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Principal investigators leading research teams
- Researchers at recognised Finnish research organisations
- All research disciplines eligible
- Teams with a defined research plan and budget

## Key dates

- Application window: 14 October to 11 November 2026
- Annual recurring call
- Core project funding for research teams

## Tips for applicants

- Call text publishes 24 September 2026; register early to allow time for team and budget planning.
- Principal investigator is the sole applicant; ensure your team's roles and contributions are clearly defined in the proposal.
- Review any domain-specific prioritisation in the call text when it drops, as Academy Projects may signal strategic focus areas alongside the open call.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Academy Projects grant from the Research Council of Finland?

Academy Projects is core research funding for research teams at Finnish institutions, applied for by a principal investigator and open across all disciplines.

### When is the Academy Projects deadline?

The application window runs from 14 October to 11 November 2026; call text will be published 24 September 2026.

### Is Academy Projects a recurring call?

Yes, Academy Projects runs annually with the next round opening in October 2026.

### Who can apply for Academy Projects?

Principal investigators leading research teams at recognised Finnish research organisations across all disciplines.

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