# Visiting Professor (3–12 Months)

**Funder:** Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
**Duration:** 3–12 months
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/visiting-professor-3-12-months/
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports visiting professorships in medical research. Eligibility details and deadlines not specified on this page; see the grant-specific page for full criteria.

## Summary

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation supports visiting professorships in medical research for 3-12 month placements, enabling international scientific exchange between Finnish institutions and overseas labs. The call targets established researchers conducting clinical or fundamental medical research. Applicants should consult the foundation's call page for current budget and detailed eligibility criteria.

## Who should apply

- Established researchers in medical research (clinical or fundamental)
- Finnish researchers seeking international placements or international experts visiting Finnish institutions
- Candidates with a track record of published research and institutional affiliation
- Applicants proposing cross-border collaboration in medical sciences

## Key dates

- Verify call deadline on the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation website
- Visiting professorship duration: 3-12 months

## Tips for applicants

- The foundation prioritises scientific impact and international visibility, frame your visit as a bridge between research communities, not a one-off placement.
- Finnish host institutions may strengthen applications; clarify the institutional infrastructure supporting the visiting period.
- Check the foundation's specific budget caps and allowable costs before drafting; visiting professor schemes vary widely in scope.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the duration of a Sigrid Jusélius Foundation visiting professorship?

Visiting professorships run for 3 to 12 months, depending on the research goals and institutional arrangement.

### Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation visiting professor scheme?

Established researchers in medical research, with both Finnish researchers visiting abroad and international experts visiting Finnish institutions eligible, consult the call page for precise criteria.

### Does the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation require a consortium for visiting professorships?

No, this call does not require a consortium; it supports individual researcher placements and exchanges.

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