# Call to strengthen R&D activity and cooperation in wellbeing services counties

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 18 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-research-teams/2027-call-to-strengthen-rd-activity-and-cooperation-in-wellbeing-services-counties/
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding to strengthen research and development activity and cooperation in Finnish wellbeing services counties.

## Summary

This Research Council of Finland call funds projects that build up research and development capacity and cooperation within Finnish wellbeing services counties (hyvinvointialueet). It targets organisations and researchers working with these counties who want to strengthen R&D structures and collaborative networks in the health and social welfare sector. The call opens 21 October 2026 and closes 18 November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and organisations affiliated with or partnering Finnish wellbeing services counties
- Applicants based at Finnish institutions (call restricted to Finland)
- Teams focused on strengthening R&D infrastructure or cross-sector cooperation in health and social services

## Key dates

- Call opens 21 October 2026
- Deadline 18 November 2026, 23:59 Finnish time

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal around building lasting R&D cooperation structures with the wellbeing services county, not a single standalone study.
- Since the call window is short (under a month from opening to deadline), prepare the proposal and partner agreements before 21 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### When does the Research Council of Finland call for wellbeing services counties open?

The call opens 21 October 2026 and closes 18 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time.

### Who is eligible to apply for this call?

The call is open to applicants in Finland working to strengthen R&D activity and cooperation in Finnish wellbeing services counties.

### What does this grant fund?

It funds projects that strengthen research and development activity and cooperation within Finnish wellbeing services counties.

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