Submissions open for Gust. Komppa Fund in Finland

Deadline: 31-Jan-2026

The Gust. Komppa Fund by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation supports chemistry-related projects in Finland, promoting teaching, research, collaboration, and public engagement. Grants of €5,000–€10,000 fund project costs such as travel, salaries, and purchased services, with a focus on realistic, well-planned, and impactful initiatives in science, art, sports, and culture.

Overview of the Fund

The Gust. Komppa Fund aims to:

• Promote the field of chemistry through teaching, research, and dissemination of results

• Enhance domestic and international collaboration in chemistry

• Support the popularization of chemistry to increase public understanding and societal application

• Provide funding for projects, international visits, and events, but not studies or personal working grants

Funding Details

• Grant amount: Typically €5,000–€10,000

• Type of funding: Expense grants for project-related costs

• Eligible costs include:

  • Travel expenses

  • Salaries

  • Purchased services

  • Project activities, international visits, or events

• Not eligible: Personal working grants, studies, or retrospective funding

Eligible Applicants

• Finnish citizens and private individuals operating in Finland

• Registered collectives with a Finnish Business ID

• Working groups may apply through an eligible association acting as the official applicant

Project Requirements

• Must have a clearly defined and concrete objective

• Should demonstrate realism, clarity of planning, and credibility of implementation

• Adequate resources, budget, and expertise must be presented

• Projects must start during the year of the grant

• Previous grant recipients must submit a report on prior funding before applying

Application Process

1. Applications submitted via the online grant service

2. Sign in using personal bank identifiers or mobile ID

3. Required attachments (submitted as separate PDFs, max 3 MB each):

   • CV of the project’s responsible person

   • Work or project plan (up to 5 pages)

   • Project budget

   • Additional documentation as required (invitations, partner interest, etc.)

4. Deadline: 31 January 2026, 16:00 Finnish time

5. Evaluation in three stages:

   • Expert review by fund members

   • Drafting of funding decisions in a joint meeting of foundation and fund experts

   • Final decisions by the foundation’s Board

Evaluation Criteria

• Potential impact on teaching, research, visibility, and collaboration in chemistry

• Clarity and realism of project plan

• Credibility and feasibility of implementation

• Adequacy of resources including budget and expertise

Why This Fund Matters

• Strengthens Finnish chemistry research and education

• Promotes public engagement and dissemination of chemical knowledge

• Encourages international collaboration and innovation in the field

• Supports projects with lasting impact on research, teaching, and society

Conclusion

The Gust. Komppa Fund 2026 provides vital support for chemistry-focused initiatives in Finland, funding well-planned and impactful projects. By supporting research, education, collaboration, and popularization of chemistry, the fund advances both domestic and international engagement, while fostering greater public understanding of the field.

For more information, visit Alfred Kordelin Foundation.