# Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) 2026 Joint Call on Minerals, Circular Economy and Sustainable Products

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Consortium:** Required — international consortium
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/international-calls/raw-materials-partnership-ramp-2026-joint-call-on-minerals-circular-economy-and-sustainable-products/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint international call under the Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) covering minerals, circular economy, and sustainable products. International consortium required. Finnish applicants apply through the Research Council of Finland.

## Summary

The Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) 2026 Joint Call funds international research consortia tackling minerals sourcing, circular economy practices, and sustainable product design. Finnish researchers apply through the Research Council of Finland as part of a multi-country collaborative team. The call emphasises cross-border partnerships on resource efficiency and circular solutions.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Finnish institutions eligible to apply via the Research Council of Finland
- Teams with international consortium partnerships already in place or committed
- Projects addressing minerals sourcing, circular economy, or sustainable product lifecycles
- Groups with industry or end-user engagement in the supply chain

## Key dates

- Application portal open; final deadline to be confirmed on Research Council of Finland website
- International consortium required, coordinate with partners before submission

## Tips for applicants

- International consortium is mandatory; single-country bids are ineligible, establish partner letters and a clear work-package split across nations before drafting.
- RAMP partners value circular economy and materials-efficiency angles; frame your minerals or product project around end-of-life recovery or substitution pathways.
- Finnish lead applicants must submit through the Research Council of Finland portal, not directly to the RAMP secretariat.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is an international consortium required for RAMP 2026?

Yes, the Raw Materials Partnership call mandates international consortium membership. Single-country or single-institution applications are ineligible.

### How do Finnish researchers apply to the RAMP 2026 Joint Call?

Finnish applicants submit their application through the Research Council of Finland, as part of an international consortium partnership.

### What research areas does RAMP 2026 cover?

The call covers minerals sourcing, circular economy practices, and sustainable product design and lifecycle management.

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