Grants and recognition from the Wihuri Foundation
This year, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is distributing 17 million euros in the form of grants, prizes and other support to science (63%), arts (16%) and societal activities (21%). Most of the funding, more than EUR 12 million, was awarded as general grants.
From Aalto University, a total of 40 individuals, groups or communities received grants. The funding awarded is mainly for doctoral theses and research, amounting in total to EUR 1 265 500.
The largest single grant, EUR 300 000, was granted to Aalto Ownership Lab, which focuses on research into corporate ownership, to expand the operations of the research centre. The funding will strengthen research and teaching on ownership and produce independent knowledge to inform public debate and policymaking. The research center is led by Professor Samuli Knüpfer.
The Wihuri Foundation for International Prizes presented its International Prize to Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen for his long-term work in wood chemistry. In addition to scientific merits, his key achievements include a more environmentally friendly pulp-bleaching method and Chemarts, a collaborative platform combining design and biomaterials. The prize amounts to EUR 150 000.
Warm congratulations to all!
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