Research Grant

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN FEBRUARY (SPRING CALL) –> see https://www.yliopistosaatio.fi/en/news/

Senior researchers coordinating or planning a project for research group, may apply for a research grant. Research grant can be applied for working (a working grant), purchased services, materials and other expenses. A working grant is awarded for a maximum period of 12 months.

The working grant in the year 2023

€ 2080/month (insurance included) | € 1800/month (without insurance)

Researchers starting their post doc career may apply a working grant for themselves € 2550/month (including the insurance) for 4 to 9 months period. 

The amount of tax-free grant corresponds with the so-called artist grant. The law on the social security of grant recipients requires a pension insurance contract if certain conditions are met (see mela.fi). The grant recipient must be free from other employment and able to concentrate on research.