Magnus Ehrnroothin säätiö is a Finland-based foundation that supports basic scientific research, especially in mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. It also funds math and natural sciences education in primary and secondary schools, with a practical emphasis on teacher development, educational events, and materials. Its support is generally academic and discipline-specific, serving research group leaders, schools, and science education organizers in Finland.
Annual open application cycle with deadlines from January 1–31; grants are typically awarded in April–May. Funding is usually around €20,000, with multi-year research grants of 2–3 years possible, and a separate equipment grant stream for instrumentation purchases.
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Apply during the annual January 1–31 window and tailor proposals to one of the foundation’s specific tracks: research, school teaching, or equipment. Strong applications should clearly show fit with the supported scientific fields, explain how funds will be used for direct research or educational development, and, for school grants, emphasize concrete outputs such as training events, materials, or curriculum support.
Current and upcoming funding from Magnus Ehrnroothin säätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizers of professional development courses/events in mathematics and natural sciences, and teachers in these subjects seeking travel grants for overseas professional development.
Deadline: Annual application period: January 1 to January 31.
Who can apply: Leaders of research groups in the foundation's supported fields. Funds are for ongoing costs, special equipment cases, and personnel expenses.
Deadline: Annual application period: January 1 to January 31.
Who can apply: Equipment purchases for research within the Foundation's supported scientific areas; administered from the Walter and Lisi Wahls fund.
Deadline: Application period annually 1 January – 31 January; decisions April–May.
Who can apply: Leaders of research groups in the Foundation's supported disciplines; multi-year grants require annual reporting. In special cases equipment funding may be considered.
Deadline: Application period annually 1 January – 31 January; grants awarded April–May.
Who can apply: Organisers of short professional development courses or events in mathematics and natural sciences; for individual travel grants, teacher applicants require a statement from the school principal.
Deadline: Application period annually 1 January – 31 January; grants awarded April–May.
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