Paavo Nurmi Foundation - Travel Grants

What you get

You will receive a travel grant to attend an international scientific congress, conference or symposium on cardiovascular research or public health. The grant covers your travel expenses, for example, if you are presenting your research findings at a congress abroad. The grant is provided by the Paavo Nurmi Foundation (Paavo Nurmen Säätiö), which was established in 1968 to promote research into cardiovascular diseases and public health in Finland. The Foundation awards approximately 200,000 euros annually across all its grants and prizes.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are a researcher in the field of cardiovascular diseases and/or public health. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their careers, from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to experienced researchers.
• Where you research: You are carrying out your research in Finland at any research institution.
• What the trip is for: You are travelling to an international scientific congress, conference or meeting linked to cardiovascular or public health research.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s online funding system. Please create an account first. The application window is open every year from 1 September to 30 September and closes on 30 September at 23:59.

If you are also exploring other ways to fund your research in Finland, our guide Scholarships in Finland brings together further scholarships and funding opportunities across the country.