Funding & benefits
The Academy Project funding scheme is designed to promote the quality and diversity of research, scientific impact and impact beyond academia as well as science self-renewal.
As the funding available for Academy Projects has not grown at the same pace as the number of applications or the costs of research, the application success rate has decreased. At the same time, more and more applicants are devoting a lot of time into work that does not lead to the desired outcome.
We want to ensure the accountability and quality of the application review process.
The reduction in the number of applications will allow measures to improve the quality of the review.
The RCF is committed to the principles of responsible evaluation, such as the national recommendation for responsible evaluation and the international CoARA and DORA agreements, which stipulate that research evaluation should be based primarily on qualitative evaluation and where peer review is central. Based on the answers to a survey conducted in connection with the Academy Project reform, the research community considers the current panel-based peer review to be the best method.
The aim is to increase funding for Academy Projects
The costs of conducting research have increased in recent years, and it is justified to increase the funding allocated to projects in order to support research in accordance with the objectives of the Academy Project call.
The so-called resubmission restriction means that the Academy Project call will be open to all applicants who meet the general eligibility criteria every two years. When applying for the funding for the first time, applicants may apply in any given year, but after that, they must wait one year before applying again. However, the restriction does not apply to applicants who received an overall panel rating of 5 (excellent) or 6 (outstanding) in the previous round yet did not receive funding.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The application window opens and closes on September 24, 2026. This call is for PhD students and requires a research consortium with organizations from at least two different Nordic countries. The host institution for the Nordic part of the project must be based in Denmark, Finland, Norway, or Sweden. The funding type is salary, and the initiative supports quantum technology research as a partner of a Nordic consortium.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- To be eligible for funding from NordForsk via this call, the following criteria must be met:
- The research consortium must include research-performing organisations from at least two different Nordic countries. Nordic countries are defined here as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland Islands.
- One of the Nordic partners must be the host institution for the Nordic part of the consortium. The host institution of a funded project will enter into a financial agreement with NordForsk on behalf of the Nordic part of the consortium and manage the funds on behalf of the Nordic partners.
- The host institution for the Nordic part of the project must be an established research-performing organisation based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
- The principal investigator (i.e. the leader of the Nordic part of the project and the Nordic contact person) must be a qualified researcher with a PhD and employed by the host institution throughout the duration of the project.
- Nordic project partners that apply for funding from NordForsk must be research-performing organisations.
- NordForsk cannot co-fund projects that collaborate with the Russian Federation or Belarus under this call.
- NordForsk funding may not be used to support economic activity, which is defined as all activity where goods or services are offered on an open market. Organisations with both economic and non-economic activity must have in place a formal separation between these two kinds of activities. This may be achieved by either organising the economic activities as a separate legal entity or by keeping separate accounts for economic and non-economic activities. Support to an undertaking will be awarded as de minimis aid.
- Applications that do not fulfil the above eligibility criteria will not be considered for funding from NordForsk.
“The host institution for the Nordic part of the project must be an established research-performing organisation based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in Research Council of Finland's words, is: "The host institution for the Nordic part of the project must be an established research-performing organisation based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Finland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
In Research Council of Finland's own words: "The host institution for the Nordic part of the project must be an established research-performing organisation based in one of the Nordic countries co-funding the call: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden."
Which degree level does NSERC/NordForsk call: Can - Research Council of Finland support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Research Council of Finland in Finland.
Is NSERC/NordForsk call: Can - Research Council of Finland still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 24 September 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Research Council of Finland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 25 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 25, 2026
About Research Council of Finland
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