# Academy Research Fellow funding

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 11 November 2026 (Call for applications published 24 September; call opens 14 October 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-research-fellowship/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Personal research fellowship funding for early/mid-career researchers to conduct independent research at a Finnish research organisation.

## Summary

Academy Research Fellow Funding from the Research Council of Finland supports early- to mid-career researchers at Finnish institutions to pursue independent research projects. Individual researchers apply directly, and the call runs annually with the next round opening 14 October 2026.

## Who should apply

- Early- to mid-career researchers at eligible Finnish research organisations
- Individual researchers applying as principal investigators
- Researchers seeking to establish or advance independent research programmes

## Key dates

- Application window: 14 October, 11 November 2026
- Call text published 24 September 2026
- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Check the call text when published on 24 September for any domain-specific priorities or recent changes to eligibility.
- Applications are evaluated individually; ensure your track record and proposed research direction stand out clearly.
- Finnish research organisations vary in their internal support; contact your research office early about any institutional nomination requirements.

## Frequently asked questions

### When does the Academy Research Fellow Funding application window open?

The call opens 14 October 2026 and closes 11 November 2026.

### Who is eligible for Academy Research Fellow Funding?

Early- to mid-career researchers based at Finnish research organisations, applying as individual principal investigators.

### Is Academy Research Fellow Funding recurring?

Yes, the Research Council of Finland runs this call annually.

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