# FORESTPathways – Building Knowledge and Solutions for Resilient Forests and Sustainable Forest-Based Futures

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Consortium:** Required — international joint project under ForestValue partnership
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://forestvalue.org/forest-joint-call-2026-pre-announcement/
**Last verified:** 9 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint international call on resilient forests and sustainable forest-based futures under the ForestValue partnership. Opens 15 September 2026. Also coordinated with Business Finland. Requires international consortium.

## Summary

FORESTPathways funds international collaborative research on forest resilience and sustainable forest-based futures under the ForestValue partnership. The call is open to Finnish research groups as part of an international consortium and requires coordination with Business Finland. This is a joint call open to researchers working on forest science, management, and bioeconomy challenges.

## Who should apply

- Finnish research groups participating in international consortia
- Researchers working on forest resilience, management, and sustainable bioeconomy
- Teams with Business Finland coordination and international partner institutions
- Projects addressing forest-based sustainability and climate adaptation

## Key dates

- Call opens 15 September 2026

## Tips for applicants

- International consortium is mandatory, plan partner engagement early; solo applications will not be considered.
- Align your project with ForestValue partnership priorities; review the partnership's existing research themes before drafting.
- Business Finland coordination requirement means early dialogue with innovation and commercialisation stakeholders strengthens competitiveness.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FORESTPathways open to Finnish researchers only?

No, it is an international call requiring Finnish researchers to participate as part of an international consortium under the ForestValue partnership.

### When does the FORESTPathways call open?

The call opens 15 September 2026.

### Do I need an international partner to apply to FORESTPathways?

Yes, an international consortium is mandatory; proposals from Finnish institutions alone will not be eligible.

### What research areas does FORESTPathways cover?

The call funds research on forest resilience, sustainable forest-based futures, and related bioeconomy and climate adaptation challenges.

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