# Sigrid Jusélius Varttunut kliininen tutkija (Senior Clinical Researcher, 4 years)

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Budget:** Up to €350,000 in research costs over 4 years (plus salary costs)
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (Application period 15.09.–15.10.2026, deadline 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:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For clinically active, PhD-holding physicians/medical researchers who dedicate 30–50% of working time to research. Applicant must maintain an active clinical employment contract throughout the grant period. Grant paid to employer; covers salary costs plus up to €350,000 in research costs.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation funds senior clinical researchers in Finland with up to €350,000 in research costs plus salary support over four years. Applicants must hold a PhD, maintain active clinical employment (30-50% research time), and remain clinically active throughout the grant period. The call is annual and targets physician-researchers building established clinical research programmes.

## Who should apply

- PhD-holding physicians or medical researchers
- Researchers in active clinical employment at Finnish institutions
- Clinicians dedicating 30-50% of working time to research
- Mid-career clinical investigators with established research lines

## Key dates

- Application period 15 September, 15 October 2026
- Single-stage application
- Four-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The funder requires continuous clinical employment throughout the grant period, include a letter from your clinical employer confirming the 30-50% research-time arrangement.
- Research costs are capped at €350,000; salary costs are paid separately to the employer. Budget clearly to show the split.
- Annual competition with a 30-day application window; apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues, as the portal closes at 23:59 on the deadline.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Clinical Researcher grant pay?

Up to €350,000 in research costs over four years, plus salary costs paid directly to the employer.

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

PhD-holding physicians or medical researchers in active clinical employment, dedicating 30-50% of working time to research and maintaining clinical work throughout the grant period.

### Is the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Clinical Researcher grant annual?

Yes, the foundation runs this call annually with an application period from 15 September to 15 October.

### Can I apply for the Sigrid Jusélius grant while on sabbatical from clinical work?

No, you must maintain an active clinical employment contract throughout the entire grant period.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/sigrid-jus-lius-foundation-sigrid-jus-lius-varttunut-kliininen-tutkija-senior-2026-10) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.