Academy of Finland Strategy
Strategic vision and intent
The Academy of Finland is committed to
- being the country’s leading source of funding for scientific research
- playing an active and major role in the Finnish research and innovation system
- maintaining a strong voice in influencing international science policy.
Strategic objectives
1. Enhancing the quality and impact of research
The Academy promotes
- research that is both of high international quality and ethically sound
- the establishment of internationally attractive research environments
- the discovery of new scientific breakthroughs
- research that seeks new multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary subjects and approaches.
2. Strengthening the position of scientific research in the Finnish research and innovation system
The Academy is committed to
- enhancing the contribution of high-level scientific research to development aimed at new innovations
- putting to the best possible use, both in public decision-making and in business and industry, the results and expertise from the research it has funded
- strengthening welfare and wellbeing, education, culture and economic competitiveness.
3. Strengthening the international position and impact of Finnish science
The Academy
- emphasises the role of scientific research in resolving the grand challenges facing humankind
- contributes actively to the building of the European Research Area in key areas of research strength
- provides opportunities for Finnish researchers to collaborate with international colleagues with a view to enhancing the quality and impact of research.
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