Grants for postdoc researchers

Foundations’ Post Doc Pool

The foundation supports the work of postdoc researchers abroad through the Foundations’ Post Doc Pool. The Foundations’ Post Doc Pool is a grant resource set up by Finnish foundations, all members of the Association of Finnish Foundations, and intended for post-doctoral research abroad. Grant application instructions and dates can be found on the pool website.

PoDoCo program

We also support postdoc research through the PoDoCo program (Post Docs in Companies). The program aims to facilitate the transition of young doctors into the business sector while simultaneously enhancing the long-term innovation capacity of Finland's broader business community. The application periods and instructions can be found on the program’s website.

For companies, the PoDoCo program offers the opportunity to initiate and implement new strategic initiatives while leveraging the expertise and knowledge of young PhDs.

The total duration of a PoDoCo project is 1–2 years, divided into two 6–12 month parts each.

• The first phase is a foundation-funded research phase.
• The second phase, of the same length, is an applied work phase funded by the company. This company-funded phase is a regular employment relationship between the PhD and the company.