# BiodivFuture: Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Consortium:** Required — joint international consortium under Biodiversa+ partnership
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/international-calls/novel-ecosystems-biodiversity-socio-ecological-consequences-and-future-trajectories/
**Last updated:** 26 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Biodiversa+ Call 2026 on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and socio-ecological consequences; international joint call requiring cross-border research consortium.

## Summary

This Biodiversa+ call, channeled through the Research Council of Finland, funds international consortium research on novel ecosystems, biodiversity change and their socio-ecological consequences. It is open to Finnish researchers who can join a cross-border consortium under the joint call, with the 2026 round opening in September.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Finnish institutions eligible for Research Council of Finland funding
- Applicants able to form or join an international joint research consortium
- Projects on novel ecosystems, biodiversity trajectories or socio-ecological consequences
- Teams with existing links to Biodiversa+ partner countries

## Key dates

- Call opens 9 September 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners early, the joint call structure means Finnish applicants cannot submit without an international team in place.
- Align the project scope with the Biodiversa+ call text on novel ecosystems rather than general biodiversity framing.
- Check the Research Council of Finland national eligibility rules alongside the Biodiversa+ call rules, since both apply simultaneously.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the BiodivFuture novel ecosystems call in Finland?

Researchers based at Finnish institutions who join an international joint consortium under the Biodiversa+ partnership.

### Is a consortium required for this call?

Yes, the call requires a joint international research consortium under Biodiversa+.

### When does the BiodivFuture call open?

The call opens on 9 September 2026.

### What topic does the BiodivFuture call fund?

It funds research on novel ecosystems, biodiversity and their socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories.

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