Suomen Akatemia is currently accepting applications for its Strategic Research Programme - The Arctic in Transition (ARCTIC) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Academy of Finland is inviting applications for its Strategic Research Programme examining the impacts of rapid Arctic change on society, the environment, infrastructure, and security.
Funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC), the programme supports high-quality, solution-oriented research that responds to major societal challenges linked to climate change, biodiversity loss, economic development, and geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic region.
Applications must be submitted by research consortia that meet SRC eligibility and structural requirements.
Each consortium must include:
Principal Investigator (PI) responsible for scientific leadership
Work Package Leaders with relevant academic qualifications and experience
Interaction Manager responsible for stakeholder engagement and societal impact
All leadership roles require demonstrated expertise and experience relevant to the project’s scope and objectives.
Initial Consortium Application – idea, relevance, structure.
Full Application (invitation only) – detailed plan, budget, interaction strategy.
Highly competitive; only top proposals advance.
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