There are four Research Councils at the Academy of Finland. The Research Councils carry out Academy tasks within their respective field of expertise.
Research Council for Biosciences and Environment Research Council for Culture and Society Research Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for Health
The Government appoints a Chair and a maximum of ten members for each Research Council for three years. In appointments, care is taken to ensure that the Research Councils shall represent versatile scientific expertise of a high standard. Before the appointment of a Research Council, the Ministry of Education shall hear the universities, government research institutes, public authorities and corporate bodies representing research and development, major scientific societies and science academies.