# Academy Research Fellowship

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 11 November 2026 (23:59 Finnish time)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/for-researchers/2027-academy-research-fellowships-all-research-fields/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for early-career researchers across all research fields to establish an independent research career.

## Summary

Academy Research Fellowships from the Research Council of Finland fund researchers at an early stage of their independent research career, across all fields, to establish their own research line at a Finnish institution. The call opens 14 October 2026 and runs annually, with applications accepted from any research field.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at an early stage of their independent research career
- Applicants based at a Finnish research institution
- All research fields eligible
- Researchers aiming to establish their own independent research line

## Key dates

- Call opens 14 October 2026
- Deadline 11 November 2026, 23:59 Finnish time

## Tips for applicants

- The call spans all research fields, so position your proposal clearly within the relevant panel's scope rather than a generic description.
- Frame the proposal around your transition to independence, the call explicitly targets researchers establishing their own research line, not continuing a supervisor's project.

## Frequently asked questions

### When is the Academy Research Fellowships deadline?

The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time, with the call opening 14 October 2026.

### Who can apply for Academy Research Fellowships?

Researchers at an early stage of their independent research career, based at a Finnish institution, in any research field.

### Is the Academy Research Fellowships call recurring?

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

### Which research fields can apply for Academy Research Fellowships?

All research fields are eligible under this call.

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