Aalto Networking Platform
The Aalto Networking Platform brings together research expertise across departments, supporting collaboration both inside and outside of Aalto.
Open dialogue with Finnish Foundations: Proposal tips for Aalto researchers
Did you know that Finland has more then 2700 Foundations supporting research and artistic activities? They provide support as personal grants and project based funding. Join this event to meet the Finnish foundations representatives. Event is organised by the Aalto Research Support Services and the Fundraising team.
When
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Where
Otakaari 2, 02150 Espoo
Saastamoinen foundation stage
Event language(s)
English
The event introduces the landscape of Finnish foundation funding and how to apply competitively through two focused panel discussions: one on personal grants and one on project funding granted to Aalto. Each panel is structured as a moderated conversation with integrated Q&A. Participants will gain practical insights into priorities, evaluation criteria, common pitfalls, and tips to strengthen their proposals.
Speakers and detailed programme will be announced soon.
Preliminary programme
| 8:30 | Coffee and visiting the stands of different foundations |
| 9:00 | Opening Moderator: Jussi Nissilä, Platform manager, Aalto Networking Platform |
| 9:05 | Brief introduction of the Finnish Foundation landscape Virve Zenkner, Head of Communications, Association of Finnish Foundations |
| 9:20 | Personal grants panel discussion Moderator: Katja Bargum, Grant writer, Pre-award Services, Aalto University |
| 10:10 | Project funding panel discussion Moderator: Claudia Dell'Era, Head of Pre-award Services, Aalto University |
| 11:00 | Mingling and visiting the stands of different foundations |
| 12:00 | Event ends |
Contact
Hanna-Mari Ylinen
Communications and event coordinator, Aalto Networking Platform
