Finnish Foundations Postdoctoral Grant (Säätiöiden Post Doc Pooli Grant), Finland
About the Grant
The Finnish Foundations Postdoctoral Grant, also known as Säätiöiden Post Doc Pooli Grant, is aimed at supporting early-career researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree and wish to undertake research abroad. This prestigious grant promotes international mobility by funding research stays outside Finland or the applicant’s home country, typically for a minimum of one academic year, with flexibility for shorter periods starting from six months. The grant fosters scholarly excellence and international collaboration, making a significant contribution to the global academic community and encouraging innovation across a wide range of disciplines.
Grant Details
- Grant Name: Säätiöiden Post Doc Pooli Grant
- Funding Agency/Institution: Finnish Foundations Pool
- Location: Finland (Research abroad)
- Research Field(s): All academic disciplines
- Grant Type: International mobility grant
- Project Duration: Minimum 6 months to typically 1 year or more
- Funding Amount: Based on applicant’s cost estimate covering living costs, travel, research expenses, insurance, and schooling
- Grant Start Date (Expected): Varies by application cycle
- Mode of Research: Individual research abroad
- Application Type: Open call
Research Areas Supported
The Säätiöiden Post Doc Pooli Grant supports research across all academic disciplines without restrictions on specific fields. This broad eligibility means applicants from diverse areas of study are welcome, including but not limited to:
- Humanities (e.g., history, literature, philosophy)
- Social Sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, political science)
- Natural Sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology)
- Engineering and Technology
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences and Climate Research
- Interdisciplinary and Emerging Fields
The grant’s flexibility encourages innovation and international collaboration across disciplines, enabling researchers to advance knowledge and contribute to global academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: PhD (completed within the past 4 years)
- Career Stage: Postdoctoral / Early-career researchers
- Nationality/Residency: Open to all nationalities
- Affiliation Requirements: Must be affiliated with a recognised university or research institute
- Experience Level: PhD completion required; those with pre-defence permission can apply with pre-examiners’ statements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in international research collaboration, demonstrated research excellence, and relevance of proposed work to the host institution’s expertise
Grant Benefits
- Funding Support: Monthly working grant for living expenses (if no full salary is drawn)
- Travel Allowance: One-time travel and relocation costs covered
- Lab/Research Material Costs: Eligible under ‘research expenses’
- Collaborative Research Funding: Supported if justified under budget
- Publication or Dissemination Support: Covered under the total grant sum
- Host Institution Support: Invitation from host university is mandatory
- Professional Development Opportunities: Exposure to global research networks, conferences, and mentoring
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the proposed postdoctoral project abroad
- Submit an interim report (for grants exceeding 1 year)
- Acknowledge funding in publications and outputs
- Submit a report on grant usage to the specific funding foundation
- Ensure compliance with ethical research standards
- Report presence and progress at host institution if required
Application Process
How to Apply
- Submission Mode: Online application only
- Application Portal: https://www.postdocpooli.fi
Submission Steps:
- Register/login to the portal
- Create a new application
- Fill in the electronic application form
- Upload required PDF documents
- Submit within the deadline
Required Documents
- Completed electronic application form
- Curriculum Vitae (with family details if applicable)
- Research proposal (max. 5 pages)
- Abstract (must be in Finnish or Swedish)
- Budget plan (including travel, living, schooling, insurance)
- Pre-examiners’ statement (for PhD candidates) or opponent’s statement
- Invitation letter from host institution
- 1–3 reference letters
- List of host professor’s key publications (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Call Opens: Twice a year (typically in January and August)
- Deadline: As per current call – check official site for exact date
- Review Period: 2–3 months post deadline
- Results Notification: Shortly after review process ends
- Project Start Date: Flexible (as per project plan)
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: https://www.postdocpooli.fi
- Official Grant Page: Applying for a grant from Säätiöiden post doc -pooli – Säätiöiden post doc -pooli
- Apply Online: Click here
