Kone Foundation Grant Program 2024: Empowering Research and Art

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Are you a researcher or artist looking for a boost to your creative endeavors? The Kone Foundation Grant Program is here to support your passion. This prestigious grant provides funding for projects in the humanities, social sciences, environmental sciences, and artistic research.

What the Kone Foundation Supports:

• Academic and Artistic Freedom: The foundation values the intrinsic worth of research and art, encouraging projects that are driven by curiosity and creativity.
• Diversity of Voices: They seek to support projects that challenge conventional thinking and foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Boldness and Innovation: The Kone Foundation is open to unconventional approaches and encourages experimentation in your work.
• Long-Term Commitment: They offer multi-year grants to provide researchers and artists with the time and resources they need to pursue their projects.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: The foundation supports transnational projects and encourages collaboration between researchers and artists from different countries.
• Environmental Sustainability: They prioritize projects that consider the environmental impact of their work and encourage sustainable practices.

Funding Amounts:

The amount of the personal monthly grant varies depending on your career stage:

• Grant 1 (Early Career): €2,700/month (€32,400/year)
• Grant 2 (Mid-Career): €3,200/month (€38,400/year)
• Grant 3 (Late-Career): €3,800/month (€45,600/year)

Eligibility:

To apply for a Kone Foundation grant, you must be:

• A Finnish citizen or resident
• A foreigner working in Finland
• A foreigner leading a project that includes participants based in Finland

How to Apply:

Visit the Kone Foundation website for more information and to access the application form.

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive funding for your research or artistic project. The Kone Foundation is committed to supporting innovative and impactful work.