Research Council of Finland
FORESTPathways – Building Knowledge and Solutions for Resilient Forests and Sustainable Forest-Based Futures
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FORESTPathways funds transnational research consortia working on resilient forests and sustainable forest-based futures, through a joint call run under the ForestValue2/Biodiversa partnership structure. In Finland, the call is administered by the Research Council of Finland and requires applicants to join a transnational joint research consortium rather than apply individually. The call runs a two-stage application process, opening in September 2026.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Finland |
| Deadline | 2 December 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — international joint consortium of partners from participating countries |
| Application | Stage 1 → Stage 2 |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
International call on building knowledge and solutions for resilient forests and sustainable forest-based futures.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Finnish institutions eligible for Research Council of Finland funding
- •Research groups working on forest resilience or sustainable forest-based systems
- •Applicants able to join a transnational joint research consortium under ForestValue2/Biodiversa
- •Teams prepared for a two-stage application process
Key Dates
- •Call opens 15 September 2026
- •Stage 1 deadline 2 December 2026
- •Two-stage application process (stage 1 then stage 2)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure consortium partners early, the transnational joint consortium requirement under ForestValue2/Biodiversa means stage 1 proposals must already show a formed partnership, not a planned one.
- ✓Check the Research Council of Finland's national eligibility rules alongside the joint call text, since funding is administered nationally within the transnational structure.
- ✓Treat stage 1 as a filtering step; align the proposal scope tightly with the call's resilient-forests and forest-based-futures framing before investing in a full stage 2 submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the FORESTPathways call in Finland?
Researchers at Finnish institutions applying as part of a transnational joint research consortium under the ForestValue2/Biodiversa partnership, funded via the Research Council of Finland.
Is a consortium required for FORESTPathways?
Yes, the call requires a transnational joint research consortium under the ForestValue partnership structure.
How many application stages does FORESTPathways have?
Two stages, stage 1 followed by stage 2.
When does the FORESTPathways call open and close for stage 1?
The call opens 15 September 2026 with a stage 1 deadline of 2 December 2026.
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