# Senior Clinical Researcher Post

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Budget:** Salary + up to €350,000 for research costs
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (23:59 local time)
**Duration:** 4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-researcher-4-years/
**Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence who hold an active clinical post. Researcher must dedicate 30–50% of working hours to research. Covers researcher's salary (employer-calculated) plus up to €350,000 for research costs. Grant paid to employer; employment contract required.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post funds postdoctoral medical researchers or equivalently qualified clinician-scientists to pursue research while maintaining an active clinical role. The award covers full salary costs plus up to €350,000 in research expenses over four years, provided the researcher dedicates 30-50% of working time to research. This is an annual call restricted to researchers employed in Finland.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence
- Researchers holding an active clinical post in Finland
- Applicants who can dedicate 30-50% of working hours to research
- Clinician-scientists seeking to balance clinical practice with protected research time

## Key dates

- Application period 15 September, 15 October 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Single-stage evaluation
- Four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The grant is paid to the employer, not the individual; secure institutional support and a formal employment contract before applying.
- Research time allocation (30-50%) is a fixed commitment; design a realistic project that fits within these protected hours alongside clinical duties.
- Budget up to €350,000 carefully for research costs, salary is paid separately by the employer, so focus the additional amount on materials, staff, equipment, and dissemination.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post?

Postdoctoral medical researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence who hold an active clinical post in Finland and can commit 30-50% of working hours to research.

### What does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post cover?

The award covers the researcher's salary (employer-calculated) plus up to €350,000 in additional research costs over four years, paid to the employer.

### How much time must I dedicate to research in the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post?

You must commit 30-50% of your working hours to research while maintaining your active clinical post.

### When is the deadline for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post?

The application period runs from 15 September to 15 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

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