Research Council of Finland
Call to strengthen R&D activities and cooperation in wellbeing services counties
Call for applications published 20 August; call opens 21 October 2026
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The Research Council of Finland's Call to Strengthen R&D Activities and Cooperation in Wellbeing Services Counties funds research and development projects in Finland's health and social services sector. The call targets research organisations working within Finnish wellbeing services counties to build capacity and inter-organisational partnerships. This is a foundation-building initiative to strengthen the research infrastructure in publicly funded health and social care.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Finland |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-10 |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
Funding to strengthen research and development activities and cooperation involving Finland's wellbeing services counties.
Who Should Apply
- •Research organisations and health service units based in Finnish wellbeing services counties
- •Teams focused on health services, social services, or integrated wellbeing research
- •Applicants proposing cross-organisational partnerships to strengthen sector capacity
- •Public sector and publicly funded research entities in the social and health domains
Key Dates
- •Call opens 21 October 2026; deadline 18 November 2026
- •Call text published 20 August 2026
- •Single-stage application window
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Wait for the call text publication on 20 August before preparing your proposal; the full scope and funding criteria will clarify then.
- ✓Emphasise multi-organisational partnerships and capacity-building outcomes, not just individual project deliverables, this call prioritises cooperation within the wellbeing services sector.
- ✓Align your proposed activities with the specific wellbeing services counties eligible under the call; confirm your host institution's status before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline for the Wellbeing Services Counties R&D call?
The application deadline is 18 November 2026; the call window opens on 21 October 2026.
Where can I find the detailed call text?
The full call text will be published on 20 August 2026; check the Research Council of Finland website closer to that date.
Who is eligible to apply to this call?
Research organisations and health and social services units based within Finnish wellbeing services counties are the primary eligible applicants.
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