# Senior Fellowship

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (23:59)
**Duration:** 6-12 months
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a foreign research institution abroad
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-fellowship-6-12-months/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Grants for senior researchers to take part in medical research projects abroad for 6-12 months; paid in four installments and requiring a final report within 3 months of the grant period.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Fellowship supports Finnish senior medical researchers undertaking 6-12 month research placements abroad. The grant funds international mobility in medical research, with payments delivered in four installments and a final report due within three months of completion. The call opens annually with a single-stage application.

## Who should apply

- Senior researchers based at Finnish institutions
- Medical researchers planning a 6-12 month research visit abroad
- Applicants with an established track record in medical research
- Projects with clear learning or collaboration goals in an international setting

## Key dates

- Application period: 15 September, 15 October 2026 at 23:59
- Single-stage application
- 6-12 month fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Clarify the host institution and named collaborator early, the foundation values concrete international partnerships.
- Plan your timeline to include the final report within three months of your fellowship end date; budget time for this.
- Use the four-installment structure strategically: outline spending across the 6-12 month period to show realistic cash-flow needs.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Fellowship?

6-12 months for the research placement abroad.

### Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Fellowship?

Senior researchers based at Finnish institutions working in medical research.

### When is the deadline for the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Fellowship?

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

### How is the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Fellowship paid?

The grant is paid in four installments, with a final report required within three months after the fellowship period ends.

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