Applying for a grant

Please review the schedule and criteria for the grant round before proceeding to the grant application guidelines and the application system.

Application Process 

• Application period: from 1 June to 15 August 2024.
• The application and the required attachments are submitted through the electronic application system. 
• The applicant registers as a user in the application system and selects the type of application. 
• The application consists of forms that the applicant can complete in any order they choose,
• The Foundation for Economic Education will decide on the grants by the end of November after the application review process.

Application Attachments and Supervisor’s Statement

• The required attachments include 1. Project Description, 2. Research and Funding Plan, and 3. CV.
  • An interim report (Attachment 4) is also required for continuation applications of the Liikesivistysrahasto grant period.
• A statement from the supervising professor is particularly important for doctoral researchers and early-stage postdoctoral researchers.
• The applicant names the supervisor(s) in the application and is responsible for requesting the electronic reference.
• The supervisor logs into the electronic reference system and and submits the statement by 31 August 2024, at 24:00 (UTC +3).

Important to Note 

• Familiarize yourself with the application forms well in advance. The application can be saved in progress and edited until submission. 
• Indicate in the application any other grants received and pending applications for the same project.  
• Attachments that complement the application forms are essential. Review the attachment requirements early.
• The application, attachments, and supervisor’s statement can be in Finnish or English.
• The application cannot be edited after submission, so carefully check all application details and attachments before submitting. 
• The grant application deadline is 15 August 2024, at 24:00 (+3 UTC).