The sole purpose of the Turku University Foundation is to promote the activities of the University of Turku. The Foundation’s main activity is the management of funds, from whose profits the Foundation annually distributes a significant amount of grants.
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One million euros in grants awarded in 2023
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315
Number of grants awarded in 2023
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New dedicated funds in year 2023
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17.04.2024
Spring 2024 grants awarded
The board of the Turku University Foundation has made a decision on the Spring 2024 grants. Grant letters will be emailed to grantees as soon as possible. Grants are published…
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31.01.2024
Spring 2024 call for applications
APPLICATION PERIOD FEBRUARY 1-20, 2024 Turku University Foundation announces the Spring 2024 Call for Applications for grants (€ 1 180 000). The grants are available for doctoral researchers, researches, teachers and…
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27.10.2023
Autumn 2023 grants awarded
The Turku University Foundation has awarded 81 travel grants 69 164 euros in total to researchers and teachers at the University of Turku. In addition, 27 Granö Researcher Residency grants…
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