Paulon Säätiö is a Finnish family foundation that mainly supports medical research, with secondary focus on business studies, visual arts, and music. Its giving is especially strong in Finland-based academic and professional development, including doctoral and specialist research, artist support for young visual artists and musicians, and occasional international exchange or conference funding tied to medicine. The foundation also has a niche interest in alpine skiing and youth activities, but the dominant profile is disciplined, field-specific support through named funds and annual application rounds.
Focus Areas
Medical Research and Clinical SpecialtiesBusiness Studies and Entrepreneurship ResearchYoung Visual ArtistsMusic Education and Performing ArtsMedical Conferences and International Research ExchangeYouth Alpine Skiing
Giving Approach
Primarily annual, structured application rounds with clearly defined thematic funds; most grants are Finland-based and range roughly from $5,000 to $40,000, with some invite-only or periodic awards such as the visual arts prize and occasional symposium support.
How to approach this funder
Watch the annual application window (typically mid-August to mid-September) and apply to the fund that best matches your discipline or named fund criteria. Most support is limited to applicants living or working in Finland, and some opportunities are invite-only or offered only every few years, so check the foundation’s site for the exact call and eligibility rules before applying.
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Notable grantees:
• Sapporo Medical University
• Paulon Sellokilpailu
• Paulon kuvataidepalkinto
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Paulon Säätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Opening soonCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: $5K – $40K
Lääketieteen apurahat
medical researchclinical researchgenetics and disease mechanisms+4 more
Who can apply: Especially for doctors who have completed a doctorate, primarily researchers in clinical medical fields for full-time research during unpaid leave, or research group leaders. Dissertation work is also eligible. Some named funds prioritize young physicians/students or specific institutions.
Deadline: Annual application period 15.8.-15.9.2026; decisions announced by end of December.
business studies researchpostdoctoral researchinternational business+2 more
Who can apply: Primarily for scientific postgraduate study, postdoctoral research serving business life, and research on opportunities of the Northern Dimension. Named funds may prioritize Aalto University business students or graduates.
Deadline: Annual application period 15.8.-15.9.2026; decisions announced by end of December.
visual artsartistic practicecreative development+1 more
Who can apply: Intended for young visual artists living permanently in Finland; applicants must be at the beginning of their careers and be at most 35 years old in the application year. Students in basic visual arts studies are not eligible.
Deadline: Annual application period 15.8.-15.9.2026; decisions announced by end of December.
Who can apply: Depends on field: e.g. medical grants primarily for post-doctoral/clinically active researchers; visual arts grants for artists ≤35 years or permanently resident in Finland; music grants for those with a higher degree or resident in Finland. See hakuohjeet for details.
Deadline: Annual application window (example given for 2026: 15.8.–15.9.2026).
Who can apply: Primarily post-doctoral or clinically active medical researchers; some named funds target specific subfields or applicants from particular universities/regions.
Deadline: Included in the general annual application window (e.g. 15.8.–15.9.2026).
Säveltaiteen apurahat (kantarahasto) & Paulon Sellokilpailun tuki
MusicPerforming artsSäveltaide
Who can apply: Ensisijaisesti suomalaiset tai Suomessa vakituisesti asuvat, joilla on ylempi musiikkitutkinto; tuen muodot voivat sisältää jatko-opinto-, matka- tai opintotukea.
Deadline: Yleinen vuosittainen hakukierros (esim. 15.8.–15.9.2026).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.