Research Council of Finland
SRC Programme: Common Security in a Diverging World (PROTECT)
23:59 Finnish time; Call opens 16 November 2026
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The Strategic Research Council's PROTECT programme funds Finnish research consortia studying common security in a diverging world, covering societal security challenges such as geopolitical, economic, and social threats to Finland. It targets established research teams across Finnish institutions working collaboratively rather than individual investigators. Applications open 16 November 2026 ahead of the December deadline.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Finland |
| Deadline | 15 December 2026 |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
Strategic Research Council programme on common security in a diverging world, funding Finnish research consortia addressing societal security challenges.
Who Should Apply
- •Research consortia based at Finnish institutions
- •Teams studying societal security, geopolitics, or social resilience
- •Multi-disciplinary groups able to form a formal consortium
- •Established researchers leading collaborative, cross-institutional projects
Key Dates
- •Call opens 16 November 2026
- •Deadline 15 December 2026, 23:59 Finnish time
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the proposal around societal security themes explicitly tied to Finland's diverging geopolitical environment, since SRC programmes are mission-driven rather than curiosity-driven.
- ✓Build the consortium structure early given the short window between call opening and deadline.
- ✓Emphasize cross-disciplinary collaboration between consortium partners, as SRC funding favors integrated teams over single-PI proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the SRC PROTECT programme?
Finnish research consortia are eligible; the call is restricted to applicants based in Finland.
When is the PROTECT programme deadline?
The deadline is 15 December 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time, with the call opening 16 November 2026.
What topics does the PROTECT programme fund?
It funds research on common security in a diverging world, focusing on societal security challenges facing Finland.
Is individual researcher funding available through PROTECT?
No, the programme funds research consortia rather than individual investigators.
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