# Professuuri 5 vuotta (Professorship 5 years)

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/apurahat/professuuri-5-vuotta/
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Professorship-level grant supporting high-level biomedical research in Finland for 5 years. At least 75% of grants awarded to Finnish researchers. See category page for specific application period and eligibility details.

## Summary

Sigrid Jusélius Foundation's Professorship 5-year grant supports high-level biomedical research in Finland at the professorship level for five years. At least 75% of awards go to Finnish researchers. The call is open annually; applicants should verify the specific application period and eligibility criteria on the foundation's category page.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at professorship level
- Biomedical researchers based in or affiliated with Finnish institutions
- Applicants conducting high-level research with established track record
- Finnish researchers (at least 75% of awards allocated to Finnish nationals)

## Key dates

- Annual call (verify exact application period on foundation website)
- Five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Verify the specific application period and eligibility details on the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation category page before submission.
- High-level research track record and institutional standing are critical; emphasise leadership and scientific impact in your proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Professorship grant?

Five years per grant award.

### Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Professorship grant?

Researchers at professorship level conducting biomedical research in Finland. At least 75% of awards are allocated to Finnish researchers.

### Is the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Professorship grant recurring?

Yes, the call runs annually. Check the foundation's category page for the specific application period each year.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/sigrid-jus-lius-foundation-professuuri-5-vuotta-professorship-5-years-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.