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SRC Programme — Common Safety and Security

SRC Annual Programme Call

Funds Finland Strategic Research Council programmes in safety and security priority fields for national research planning.

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The Strategic Research Council (SRC) of Finland is an independent body established within the Research Council of Finland that funds long-term, programme-based research consortia addressing major societal challenges. The SRC operates on an annual call cycle: the Finnish Government determines research themes, and the SRC opens a competitive call once theme approval is secured. For the 2027 programm

Two draft themes under consultation: (1) Common safety and security in a diverging world; (2) Strategic resources for the future. Cross-cutting priority: Data as power. Themes subject to Government approval.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60–72 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€55M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.aka.fi