# Senior Clinical Researcher Post (4 years)

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Budget:** Salary + max €350,000 for research costs over 4 years
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (Application period 15.09.–15.10.2026 at 23:59)
**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 verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

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

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post funds medical researchers employed in active clinical roles to dedicate 30-50% of their time to research for four years. The funder covers the researcher's salary (calculated by the employer) plus up to €350,000 in additional research costs, supporting the integration of research and clinical practice. Open to postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence based at Finnish institutions; applications are annual.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence
- Researchers holding an active clinical post for the full four-year duration
- Applicants able to dedicate 30-50% of working hours to research
- Medical researchers based at Finnish institutions

## Key dates

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

## Tips for applicants

- Salary is employer-calculated and paid directly to the institution; plan realistic clinical-research time splits with your employer upfront.
- The 30-50% research commitment is a gating requirement, applications demonstrating feasible split are stronger than those with vague time allocation.
- Frame your research aim as clinically anchored; the funder prizes integration of clinical insight and research innovation.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post provide?

The employer-calculated salary plus up to €350,000 in research costs over four years.

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

Postdoctoral researchers or those with equivalent scientific competence holding an active clinical post and able to dedicate 30-50% of working hours to research.

### Can I apply for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher Post outside Finland?

No, the call is restricted to applicants based at Finnish institutions.

### How often does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation open this call?

Annually, with an application period typically in September and October.

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