Project funding services

Finding funding

Are you planning a research or development project at our university? Do you need help with applying for research and development funding?

Tap into the expertise of our project funding services for help with matters concerning e.g. regional, national, Nordic or European research and development activity.

We offer the following services:

information about project funding and application periods
support for planning research and development projects
legal advice relating to contracts and agreements
support in the implementation of projects.

For ongoing projects you can receive financial advice from our Financial Services Unit.

Contact us

Research Services
University of Lapland
Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi
E-wing, 2nd floor

Make an appointment:
research (at) ulapland.fi

Learn more about different forms of project funding and our experts >

How to find project funding

Aurora database

In the Aurora database you can search for funding opportunities in the fields of science, art and culture. The database focuses mainly on Finnish calls. It informs researchers comprehensively on the open and upcoming calls of different foundations, in particular.

Finnish funding agencies

TEKES and Academy calls for proposals usually take place in spring and autumn. Ask our research services for advice and support for preparing applications well before the calls open.

International cooperation

You can view all open calls under the EU H2020 programme in the search portal of European Commission. Our research services support you during all stages of preparing your application. Further information and guidelines on application procedures are available in intra.

Browse the search portal >

Regional cooperation and development projects

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) support different cooperation projects that promote employment and regional development. Please see the Structural Fund website for more information on the funding opportunities of national and regional development projects.