Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
Senior Researcher (4 years)
Application period 15.09.–15.10.2026, deadline 23:59
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The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation funds senior medical researchers in Finland with four-year grants to pursue independent research projects. Applicants must be affiliated with a Finnish research institution. This is a national call aimed at established investigators advancing biomedical research.
Details
| Funder | Sigrid Jusélius Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €700,000 over 4 years |
| Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FI |
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Eligibility & scope
For a docent or equivalent independent medical researcher without a research post during the grant period. Covers personal salary costs plus partial research costs. Grant paid to the employer institution, with whom the researcher signs an employment contract. Proposals in Finnish/Swedish.
Who Should Apply
- •Senior medical researchers with established track records
- •Researchers affiliated with Finnish academic or hospital institutions
- •Investigators pursuing independent biomedical research projects
Key Dates
- •Four-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Finnish institutional affiliation is required; verify your host institution meets the funder's definition of eligible research environment.
- ✓The foundation focuses on impact within the Finnish research ecosystem; frame the project's relevance to Finnish medical science and patient benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Researcher grant?
The grant funds a four-year research project.
Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Researcher grant?
Senior medical researchers with probable affiliation at a Finnish research institution.
Is the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation grant open internationally?
The call is open to researchers based in Finland; applicants must be affiliated with a Finnish research institution.
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