2027 SRC programme: Strategic resources for the future — Strategic Research Council call

The SRC programme funds multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary consortia to carry out long-term, solution-oriented research addressing strategic material and digital resources important for Finland’s future. Funding is granted to consortia following the SRC consortium structure and forms a thematic programme led by a part-time programme director. Projects are large-scale with a project budget for the first funding period of €2.75–3 million and a total project duration of 3+3 years. Funded consortia must engage in interaction with knowledge users and participate in SRC programme activities.

Major project funding (€2.75–3 million for first funding period), salary coverage for consortium PI, participation in SRC programme activities and thematic programme support including a separately funded programme director.

Applications are invited from consortia that include at least three organisations and at least three research fields. Consortium PIs must have a doctoral degree and hold the title of docent or have research experience at the docent level. An interaction coordinator qualified in their own field must be included in the consortium. The funding is only granted to consortia and must follow the SRC consortium structure.

Two-stage call: first stage open to all eligible applicants; shortlisted consortia are invited to submit full applications. Applications are submitted via the Research Council of Finland's online services (SARA).