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

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Budget:** Up to €700,000 over 4 years
**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 docents or equivalent independent medical researchers without a research post during the grant period. Covers personal salary costs plus partial research costs. Grant is paid to the applicant's employer; a work contract is required. Finnish medical research focus.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Varttunut tutkija (Senior Researcher) grant funds independent Finnish medical researchers up to €700,000 over four years to establish or continue their research without a formal research post. Eligible applicants are docents or equivalent level researchers; the grant covers personal salary plus partial research costs and is paid to the employer. The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation runs this call annually with an autumn deadline.

## Who should apply

- Docents or equivalent independent researchers in medical fields
- Finnish researchers without a formal research post during the grant period
- Applicants with an employment contract or commitment from a Finnish institution
- Medical research projects aligned with Finnish research priorities

## Key dates

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

## Tips for applicants

- The grant covers personal salary plus partial research costs, structure your budget accordingly, as applicants often underestimate salary needs.
- A formal employment contract or letter of commitment from your host institution is mandatory; secure this before submission.
- Medical research focus is required; clearly articulate the clinical or translational relevance of your project.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Researcher grant provide?

Up to €700,000 over four years, covering personal salary costs plus partial research costs.

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

Docents or equivalent independent medical researchers without a formal research post during the grant period, based in Finland.

### When is the deadline for the Sigrid Jusélius Senior Researcher grant?

The application period runs 15 September, 15 October 2026, with a deadline of 23:59 on 15 October.

### Does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation run this grant every year?

Yes, the Senior Researcher grant is an annual call with autumn deadlines.

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