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Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland
The Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland was established in 1952 to promote and support research and experimental activities aimed at developing the yield and techno-economic utilization of Finland’s forest and other natural resources.
Sustainable utilization of natural resources
The well-being of humanity calls for the responsible and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Climate change mitigation, urbanization and new technologies all depend on the intelligent use of available natural resources. Challenges concern the sufficiency of natural resources, various environmental issues and conflicts of interest regarding the utilization of natural resources.
Circular economy, resource-efficient methods, new materials and cutting-edge technologies aid us to use natural resources in a sustainable manner. The development of these fields requires research, innovations and breakthroughs related to natural resources.
We provide funding for research that is related to Finnish natural resources, carried out primarily in Finland and aimed at finding epochal solutions for climate-neutral and resource-wise economy. Our funding targets research that has the potential to make a difference.
Apply for a grant
Funding can be sought for research and innovation concerning ideas to develop the yield and techno-economic utilization of Finland’s natural resources. Research funding is granted for applied research aimed at breakthroughs in sustainable development. Project funding can be granted for up to three years.
The call for grant applications is open to talented and innovative doctoral students and post-doc researchers. The person acting as the actual applicant and responsible project leader must have a doctoral degree.
The Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland provides funding for research in the fields of BIO-ECONOMY and MINERAL ECONOMY.
Innovations can be processes, technologies, products, services or social innovations related to Finnish natural resources. The innovations must, however, have the potential for economic utilization in compliance with the principles of sustainable development.
News
Special grant for a Ukrainian student
Special grant for a Ukrainian doctoral student or a post-doctoral researcher in the 2022 call 6 We have decided in our 2022 call to support…
The best doctoral thesis of the year 2021
After the granting ceremony Lassi Klemettinen had the possibility of enjoying his honeymoon in Nazaré , Portugal. Optimising the use of raw materials in metal…
Doctoral thesis awarded as best in 2020 promotes use of wood in food and cosmetics
The Finnish Natural Resources Research Foundation presented its annual award for best doctoral thesis to Mamata Bhattarai, who completed her doctoral thesis at the University…