# Call under Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity (ACTIVE)

**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-under-academy-programme-for-sport-science-and-physical-activity-active/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Call for research teams under the Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity (ACTIVE).

## Summary

This call under the Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity (ACTIVE) funds research in sport science and physical activity, run by the Research Council of Finland. It is open to researchers at eligible institutions in Finland, with the call opening 21 October 2026 and closing 18 November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at eligible institutions in Finland
- Applicants working in sport science and physical activity research
- Researchers able to submit within the call window opening 21 October 2026

## Key dates

- Call opens 21 October 2026; deadline 18 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time

## Tips for applicants

- Mark the 23:59 Finnish time deadline precisely, as the submission window is just under a month from call opening to close.
- Align the proposal explicitly with the ACTIVE programme's thematic focus on sport science and physical activity rather than general health research.
- Confirm institutional eligibility in Finland before preparing the application, since the call is restricted to FI-based applicants.

## Frequently asked questions

### When is the deadline for the ACTIVE Academy Programme call?

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

### Who can apply to the Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity?

Researchers based at eligible institutions in Finland can apply, as the call is restricted to the FI country code.

### What research area does the ACTIVE programme fund?

It funds research under the Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity, a thematic programme run by the Research Council of Finland.

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