# Symposium

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Budget:** Up to €140,000
**Deadline:** 15 October 2026 (23:59)
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant or organizing committee applies, appoints a Coordinator/Secretary responsible for arrangements
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-09
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/symposium/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Grant funds organizing a medical symposium (scheduled for summer 2028) including speaker travel costs; applicant/committee must be capable of arranging a high-quality medical symposium and appoint a Coordinator/Secretary present throughout the event.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Symposium Grant supports the organisation of medical research symposia in Finland. The grant is open to Finnish research institutions seeking to convene researchers around a focused medical topic. For detailed eligibility criteria, budget, and application deadline, consult the foundation's call page.

## Who should apply

- Finnish academic or research institutions organising a medical research symposium
- Research groups with a clear scientific theme and multidisciplinary speaker roster
- Organisers planning a symposium that bridges fundamental and applied medical research

## Key dates

- Check the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation website for the current application deadline and eligibility details

## Tips for applicants

- Clarify the scientific scope and expected participant profile in your application; the foundation prioritises focused, high-impact symposia over broad conferences.
- Include letters of support from senior researchers or international speakers to demonstrate the event's credibility and reach.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Symposium Grant fund?

The grant supports the organisation of medical research symposia, including conference logistics, speaker support, and participant costs.

### Who is eligible to apply for the Symposium Grant?

Finnish research institutions organising a medical research symposium are eligible to apply.

### Where can I find the deadline and budget details?

Consult the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation's call page for the current deadline, budget cap, and detailed eligibility criteria.

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