Calls for applications

The Research Council of Finland has two major calls for applications each year: in spring and in winter. We also offer a number of other calls throughout the year. The call deadlines are non-negotiable. Depending on the funding opportunity, the funding is applied for either by the principal investigator (PI) of the research project or by the research organisation.

On this page, we publish the calls that are currently open for application as well as information on forthcoming calls. Information about calls currently being prepared is available at the bottom of the page.

Open and upcoming calls

For research teams

2026 EuroHPC matching funds, call for invited applicants

Call opens 11 Feb 2026
Call closes 14 Oct 2026 at 23.59 Finnish time

International calls

NFRF/NordForsk call: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Call opens Jan 2026 (notices of intent to apply)
Call closes 3 Nov 2026 (full applications)

International call: Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition

Call opens 17 Apr 2026
Call closes 28 Oct 2026 (letters of intent by 8 Jul)

Raw Materials Partnership (RAMP) 2026 joint call on minerals, circular economy and sustainable products

Call opens 23 June 2026
Call closes 22 September 2026

NordForsk call: Nordic and Baltic Solutions on Food Security

Call opens 23 Jun 2026
Call closes 2 Dec 2026 at 13.00 CET

In preparation

The RCF is currently planning and preparing to open the following calls. The implementation, objectives and details of the calls will be finalised during the preparations, and the information may still change. The confirmed details will be available in the final call texts.

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