{"id":25820,"date":"2025-06-12T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lsr.fi\/?page_id=25820"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:24:49","slug":"faq-frequently-asked-questions-for-grant-recipients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lsr.fi\/en\/grants\/for-the-recipient\/faq-frequently-asked-questions-for-grant-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant Recipients&#8217; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-813b561a ingressi\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page compiles example questions and answers to help grant recipients understand the practices and obligations related to grant payment, usage, and reporting. Before logging into the payment system, make sure to read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsr.fi\/en\/grants\/payments-and-reporting\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">grant recipient\u2019s guidelines<\/span><\/strong><\/a> on the website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to the purpose of the grant<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a618426 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-264a7514 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-05f148f4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-05f148f4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>My grant is for a research visit to a foreign university, but the professor who invited me has left his position. Can I carry out the visit at another university?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0b642d0e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b642d0e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have a letter of invitation or other confirmation from the new university, please send the document to the Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto) by email: <a href=\"mailto:apurahat@lsr.fi\">apurahat@lsr.fi.<\/a> The grant usage plan will be reviewed and reprocessed. You will receive a confirmation notice if the change is approved.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a122b95 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-92fbb048 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-92fbb048\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>I was unable to carry out the international research visit stated in my grant decision, but I plan to do so within the next two years. Can the timing be flexible?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0d34c719\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d34c719\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project can be initiated within three years of the grant decision without separate notification. The usage period of the grant can also be extended for justified reasons. Please submit a confirmed invitation and certificate from the host university before the planned visit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-257bfc58 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-71aff3c3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-71aff3c3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong>I had to cancel my participation in a conference for compelling reasons, but I have now been accepted to another international conference of similar level. Can I change the grant target?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fee76d95\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fee76d95\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can. First, submit a new invitation or acceptance document before submitting the payment request, and ensure that the travel budget is at the same level as the original destination. Furthermore, we ask you to report on the change of destination in the electronic usage report form after your attendance at the conference.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant payments<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-05c96618 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4057ae3e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e8ab31cf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e8ab31cf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>I\u2019m starting my grant period and have filled in the grant-specific commitment and payment details in the system. Do I need to submit a separate payment request on the 20th of each month?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1cfc598e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1cfc598e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. We recommend entering all payment installments for the entire grant period in the system at once. Working grants are typically paid in 5\u20137 installments depending on project progress, but the number and size of monthly installments may vary. Once all installments are recorded, no separate requests are needed. Please note: No payments are made in July (payments are processed in June\/August).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiring a research assistant<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7711e8e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-947c9353 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b80dc8bd gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b80dc8bd\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>I received a grant for postdoctoral research, but my application did not mention hiring a research assistant. Can I use the grant for this purpose?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ad0629bf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ad0629bf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may hire an assistant, for example, for data collection, if your budget allows. Please note the legal requirements related to paying salaries, fees, commissions, and reimbursements. You can use tools like palkka.fi for salary payments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant reporting during ongoing research<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72804567 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6c7aa162 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-77d9eb86 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-77d9eb86\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>I need to submit a report on the grant project, but my dissertation is not yet complete. How should I proceed with the reporting?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e66d78c3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e66d78c3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please complete the report based on what you have achieved during the grant period. It is sufficient to report the results of the period. If you are applying for a new grant from the Foundation, you are requested to attach an informal interim report to your application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration and possible delays of the grant period<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cda5443f gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-94b708da gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-587629bd gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-587629bd\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Is it possible to extend the grant period beyond the original plan and does this require separate notification or approval?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f2d43f50\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f2d43f50\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duration is especially relevant for grant-funded work. If the work lasts at least four months, the recipient must apply for statutory Myel insurance at the start of the period (mela.fi). According to the practice between the Foundation and Mela, the recipient may report a working period up to 50% longer than the defined grant period. However, the total duration must not exceed 12 months, unless the recipient is part of a multi-year research group.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part-time work during the grant period<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d266c368 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b0cab68 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-89a173ce gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-89a173ce\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Can I work part-time during the grant period, and what conditions or restrictions apply?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-237f397e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-237f397e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full-time grant is intended for full-time research, so it cannot be combined with full-time (100%) paid work. A part-time work or self-employment during the grant period must be reported in the application form. The form includes part-time work in the range of 0\u201315 hours per week. If the work is not a part-time research position, paid work may account for up to 50% of your working time without the need to notify the Foundation separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your situation changes from what you stated in your application, please inform the Foundation\u2019s office (apurahat@lsr.fi).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research group expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ca3f443 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4520032b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9c902285 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9c902285\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Do data analysis costs (e.g., software) fall under data acquisition expenses?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a63c9b52\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a63c9b52\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, under the responsibility of the Principal Investigator, the research and funding plan may include analysis software as part of data acquisition.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to a research group member&#8217;s grant period<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f07cb885 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a935a0ea gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-14da9e77 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-14da9e77\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Is it possible to extend a PI&#8217;s research group member&#8217;s grant period within the scope of the awarded grant decision?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a2e68056\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2e68056\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is possible. The grant period for a member of the research group can be extended for a justified reason. If the extension is for at least 4 months, it is insured as a separate grant. Extensions shorter than 4 months are insured by combining them with the previous grant, meaning they are chained together. However, the grant recipient must apply for the combination themselves through Mela\u2019s online service.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taxation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-46914392 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54e3849f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-62d1a463 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-62d1a463\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>I received a grant for a six-month research visit. What tax and legal obligations should I be aware of?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ab9b0f0a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab9b0f0a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please consult the current guidelines on the websites of the Finnish Tax Administration (vero.fi) and Mela (mela.fi). Working grants are tax-free up to the annual maximum amount of the state artist grant (in 2025, \u20ac26,671.92). Also consider pension and insurance matters related to the visit, which are explained on the Finnish Centre for Pensions website (etk.fi). 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