Finnish Cultural Foundation working grants for doctoral and postdoctoral research, October 2026 round
Finnish Cultural Foundation (Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, SKR)
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Who can apply: Finnish citizens, or individuals residing or operating in Finland; others may apply if the application has a clear, strong connection to Finland or Finnish culture. Doctoral applicants need a supervisor reference. No working grants for bachelor’s or master’s students. What is funded: Personal working grants for up to four years: 34,000 EUR a year at early career (for example a doctoral candidate) and 38,000 EUR a year in the postdoctoral phase. About 15 to 20 percent goes to statutory insurance paid by the grantee. Deadline: 30 October 2026 (EET). Round: Annual application round, 15 to 30 October 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Finnish Cultural Foundation (Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, SKR), official page.
Who can apply
- Finnish citizens, or individuals residing or operating in Finland; others may apply if the application has a clear, strong connection to Finland or Finnish culture. Doctoral applicants need a supervisor reference. No working grants for bachelor's or master's students.
Stage dates
Single joint round for the central fund and regional funds, open 15 to 30 October 2026; referees submit by the same deadline.30 October 2026
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