Sigrid Jusélius Foundation
Senior Researcher Post
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The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation's Senior Researcher Post funds up to €700,000 over four years to support independent medical researchers at adjunct professor level (or equivalent) in Finland who lack a current research position or salary. The grant covers the researcher's salary plus research costs, paid to the host employer. This is an annual call open to Finnish-based medical researchers seeking protected time to pursue their own research agenda.
Details
| Funder | Sigrid Jusélius Foundation |
| Budget | Up to €700,000 |
| Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FI |
Eligibility & scope
For adjunct professors (docents) or independent medical researchers with equivalent qualifications who have no research post or employment contract for the grant period. Covers researcher's salary and some research costs. Grant paid to employer; employment contract required. Applicants must not hold another post during the grant period.
Who Should Apply
- •Adjunct professors (docents) or researchers with equivalent independent qualifications
- •Researchers without a current research post or employment contract
- •Applicants based at Finnish research institutions
- •Medical research focus
- •Researchers ready to commit to a four-year independent research programme
Key Dates
- •Application period: 15 September, 15 October 2026 (23:59 deadline)
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •Four-year funding period
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The grant pays salary directly to your employer; confirm your host institution's readiness to sign an employment contract before applying.
- ✓This is a salary-support grant, not a project grant, frame your proposal around the researcher's agenda and career development, not equipment or consumables.
- ✓Annual call with a narrow eligibility window; apply early in the application period to allow time for clarification if your institution has administrative questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Senior Researcher Post?
Adjunct professors (docents) or researchers with equivalent qualifications who have no current research post or employment contract for the funding period, based in Finland.
How much does the Senior Researcher Post grant provide?
Up to €700,000 over four years, covering the researcher's salary and research costs, paid to the host employer.
What is the deadline for the Senior Researcher Post?
The application period runs 15 September, 15 October 2026, with a 23:59 deadline on 15 October.
Is an employment contract required to receive the Senior Researcher Post grant?
Yes, the funder requires the host employer to sign an employment contract with the researcher for the funding period; the grant is paid to the employer, not directly to the researcher.
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