Sokeain ystävät (Friends of the Blind) supports blind and visually impaired people in Finland both materially and emotionally, while also backing efforts to reduce the incidence of vision loss and blindness. Its giving is especially oriented toward practical everyday support for visually impaired people and toward ophthalmology research that can improve treatment and prevention, with a clear preference for early-career researchers. The foundation appears most interested in Finland-based work, especially in Helsinki.
Small grants in the roughly $500–$1,500 range, awarded through a defined annual application period. The main program is a targeted research fellowship/grant rather than an open-ended general grantmaking program, with preference for younger researchers and projects based in Finland, especially Helsinki.
Monitor the annual application window closely; the listed research grant opens around 1.11–29.11, and priorities suggest a strong fit for ophthalmology projects focused on prevention or treatment of vision impairment. Applications should emphasize Finland-based research, the practical impact on preventing blindness, and the applicant’s early-career status if applicable.
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Current and upcoming funding from Sokeain ystävät that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Hakemus kohdistuu silmälääketieteelliseen tutkimukseen, erityisesti nuorille ja uransa alkuvaiheessa oleville tutkijoille.
Deadline: Hakuaika 1.11–29.11.2025; päätökset joulukuussa. Toistuu vuosittain.
Who can apply: Hakukohteena silmälääketieteellinen tutkimus. Erityisesti nuoret ja tutkijatyönsä alkuvaiheessa olevat tutkijat huomioidaan.
Deadline: Hakuajanjakso ilmoettu esimerkissä 1.11–29.11 (vuonna 2025).
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