Biolaitos September 2025

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Research funding calls & events
by Päivi Tomperi 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

RESEARCH COUNCIL OF FINLAND<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities2/spark-funding/> The Research Council of Finland’s Winter Call Next winter call is open from 15th of October to 12th of November 2025. The call text will be published at the end of September (24.9.2025). * Academy Research Fellowships (For researchers whose first doctoral degree was awarded between 1 January 2019 and 31 January 2024) * Academy Projects (Usually the PI is a researcher at the professor or docent level). Winter call info and Responsible science info, October 3 at 10-15 in Linnanmaa, lecture hall L1 and online (for all applicants) Please register using this link: https://link.webropol.com/s/wintercallinfo2025 Research Council of Finland - Ask & Apply Winter call webinars<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/ask--apply/> * The research security in the activities of the Research Council of Finland. Tuesday, 30 September 2025 from 14.00 to 15.00. Register<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03c44e97-24f0-41ee-81dc-e892ca3197…> * Ask & Apply: Winter call 2026. Thursday, 2 October 2025 from 13.00 to 14.00. Register<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8826cd1f-ee35-4c42-b22c-bc2e1ff56a…> Strategic Research Council – Themes for 2026<https://www.aka.fi/globalassets/3-stn/1-strateginen-tutkimus/strateginen-tu…> Theme 1: The changing Arctic region Theme 2: Public mental health Cross-cutting priority for the 2026 strategic research programmes is Finland as a global pioneer The calls for applications have two stages. The first call stage opens at the end of this year (possibly in November). INTERNATIONAL CALLS Water4All 2025 Joint Transnational Call<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…>, DL 13.11.2025 This two-stage call provides funding for research consortia. Each consortium must involve a minimum of three eligible partners that request funding from participating funding partner organisations from three different countries. An international info day webinar will be organised on 25 September 2025 at 13.30–15.30 CEST. Register via this link.<https://anr.webex.com/webappng/sites/anr/meeting/register/da1ab4c8183d41b88…> Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP): Third Joint Transnational Call DL 17.11.2025 This SBEP call has two stages (preproposals and full proposals). Each consortium must be composed of eligible partners from at least three different countries participating in the call and requesting financial support from at least three different funding organisations participating in the call. An international webinar about the call<https://bluepartnership.eu/events/information-webinar-3rd-joint-transnation…> will be organised on 24 September 2025. QuantERA call 2025<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…>, DL 5.12.2025 The call focuses on the topics of 1) Quantum Phenomena and Resources and 2) Applied Quantum Science<https://quantera.eu/call-2025/> INTERREG Interreg Aurora<https://www.interregaurora.eu/projects/calls-for-applications/>: Call 7 opens 8.9.2025, DL 6.10.2025 * All Priorities and Specific Objectives open * Certain topics and specific details can achieve extra points, read the call specific terms * Aurora includes regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway Interreg NPA<https://www.interreg-npa.eu/apply-for-funding/calls-for-projects/> (Northern Periphery and the Arctic): Call for clustering projects between NPA and Aurora<https://www.interreg-npa.eu/apply-for-funding/calls-for-projects/clustering…> opens 8.9.2025, DL 6.10.2025 Projects funded by either programme during the funding period 2021-2027 are invited to join efforts and submit a clustering project application that leads to better outputs and results and a greater outreach for the dissemination of the results from the two programmes. Interreg NPA: 6th Call for projects for main and small-scale capacity building projects<https://www.interreg-npa.eu/apply-for-funding/calls-for-projects/6th-call-f…>, DL 02.02.2026 FOUNDATIONS Review the deadlines of Finnish foundations HERE.<https://research.fi/en/funding-calls?status=open> Read a blog on applying for funding from Finnish foundations. The blog gives you some general tips for writing a proposal. What to take into consideration when applying for funding from Finnish foundations<https://www.oulu.fi/en/blogs/overheads/what-take-consideration-when-applyin…> Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation<https://jaes.fi/en/frontpage/> (continuous call) High-level, international scientific research. Decisions to award grants by the Board of Trustees, which meet four times a year. Tandem Industry Academia Connect (TIA Connect<https://www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi/en/tandem-industry-academia-tia-connect/>) DL 10.10.2025 TIA Connect is a new networking programme by the Finnish Research Impact Foundation that brings together researchers in the social sciences and humanities (SSH) and companies. The aim of the programme is to build mutual understanding between researchers and companies and to lay the groundwork for research collaboration. The Finnish Foundation for Nature Resources<https://www.slts.fi/en/research-grants/application-instructions/>, DL 12.10.2025 The foundation funds research related to bioeconomy and mineral economy, aimed at promoting the development of new innovations and their commercial utilization. Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Seed 2025<https://www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi/en/tandem-industry-academia-tia-seed-2025/>, DL 26.10.2025 Funding is aimed at researchers who have recently entered the Finnish research funding system, are in the early stages of their careers in Finland, and are on the professor career path. The aim is to initiate and accelerate research work and business collaboration that will create significant advancements in developing Finland’s expertise and enhancing its global competitiveness. Finnish Cultural Foundation<https://skr.fi/en/grant/working-grants-and-expenditure-grants/>, DL 31.10.2025 Working grants and expenditure grants (for any field of science) Finnish Cultural Foundation - Additional Million-euro Funding to Science<https://skr.fi/en/grant/additional-million-euro-funding-to-science/>, DL 31.10.2025 Funding is available for research in the nature resource sector that addresses the carbon dynamics and climate coupling of soil processes or that explores the economic links of ecosystem services in agriculture and forestry. Federation of Finnish Learned Societies - State Subsidy For Organizing International Conferences And National Seminars<https://www.tsv.fi/en/grants/state-subsidy-organizing-international-confere…>, DL 31.10.2025 HORIZON EUROPE ERC (European Research Council) ERC Consolidator Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/consolidator-grant> 2026, DL 13.1. 2026 For researchers with 7-12 years of experience since completion of PhD. ERC Synergy Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/synergy-grant> 2026, DL 5.11.2025 A group of two to maximum four Principal Investigators (PIs) working together and bringing different skills and resources to tackle ambitious research problems. MARIE SKLODOWSKA CURIE ACTIONS MSCA Doctoral Networks<https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/doctoral-networ…>, DL 25.11.2025 Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes, by partnerships of universities, research institutions and infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from different countries across Europe and beyond. These doctoral programmes will respond to well-identified needs in various research and innovation areas, expose the researchers to the academic and non-academic sectors, and offer research training, as well as transferable skills and competences relevant for innovation and long-term employability. EIC – EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025<https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder/eic-pathf…>, DL 29.10.2025 -Advanced materials development & upscale -Biotechnology driven low emission food -Creating European Champions in Gen AI -Innovative in-space servicing, operations, robotics and technologies - Breakthrough innovations for future mobility Budget max 4M€ per project. HORIZON EUROPE PILLAR II: GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS – CLUSTERS (Consortium projects) CLUSTER 1: Health<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 2: Culture, creativity and inclusive society<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 3: Civil Security for Society<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 4: Digital, Industry and Space<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 6: Food, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> Further information in Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/research-support/funding…>. NOTE ! Draft Work Programmes for 2026–2027 now Available https://sciencebusiness.net/horizon-papers https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/news/draft-work-programmes-2026-2027-now-… RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL FUNDING SEARCH  - INTERNATIONAL FUNDING DATABASE  * Free access to all UOULU employees * Create automated funding call notifications on topics of your interest * Get info on opening calls and forecasts based on the calls of previous years Use the Research Professional<http://newsletter-researchfunding.oulu.fi/go/33899589-1341806-95376481>  search tool to find further funding possibilities for your research. To log in open the drop-down menu on the log in page on the left under the tab "With your university account" and choose University of Oulu from the listed institutions. Use your Haka login information to sign in. SCIENCE | BUSINESS SERVICE<https://sciencebusiness.net/> We have joined the Science | Business service which offers up-to-date info on the current affairs in EU level funding and advocacy. It provides research, industry, and policy news, and newsletters that are now fully available for us. This is the source to hear about ongoing EU affairs, network in thematic areas and influence the future EU funding opportunities. Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards Päivi Päivi Tomperi Research Funding Specialist (Faculty of Science, SGO, KSI, Kajaani) University of Oulu Research and Project Services Pentti Kaiteran katu 1 PL 8000 90014 University of Oulu Finland tel. +358 294 483972 mobile: +358 (0)40 7468503 e-mail: paivi.tomperi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:paivi.tomperi@oulu.fi> Room: M202

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ERC Synergy grant inaugural event
by Marjut Saastamoinen 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Dear all, You are invited to an inaugural event of the new ERC Synergy grant 'Geomagnetic Excursions and Reversals: Establishing their Atmospheric and Climatic Effects', by Ilya Usoskin and the Faculty of Science. A welcome from the University rectorate will be followed by an overview of the project, a presentation of the project personnel, and a general discussion of the prospects. Coffee and snacks will be provided Would you be so kind as to confirm your attendance at this meeting so we can order the correct amount of refreshments, please. Please respond to the invitation by September 18, 2025, at the latest. Thank you. Thank you very much in advance. On behalf of Ilya Usoskin, Marjut Saastamoinen

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Reminder: Support for the Research Council of Finland Winter Call
by Päivi Tomperi 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Support for the Research Council of Finland Winter Call The Research Council of Finland's next winter call is open from 15th of October to 12th of November 2025. Research and Project Services will offer support for applicants starting early in the new academic year. Academy Camp for Academy Research Fellow applicants Academy Camp is a series of online events aiming to support Academy Research Fellow applicants starting early September. Online events entail short presentations about the different sections of the application and there is a possibility for peer review. This process will be explained in the first session on 4th of September. Although aimed at Academy Fellowship applicants, it is possible for Academy Project Funding applicants to join in the presentations, if found relevant. Recordings of the Academy Camp sessions will be available to all registered participants on Teams. Sessions will last from one to two hours depending on amount of the topics and if there is discussion. You can still register for the upcoming events. Please register using this link: https://link.webropol.com/s/academycamp2025 Academy Camp events at 9-11 am on Thursdays in Teams: 4.9. What's new in the winter call? Research plan: Background and Significance 18.9. Research plan: Impact 2.10. Research plan: Implementation 9.10. Appendices: CV and Increased merits and competencies. Use of AI. 16.10. Budgeting and HR 30.10. SARA online system, Q&A 6.11. Last-minute Q&A Winter call info and Responsible science info 3rd of October at 10-15 at lecture hall L1 and online (for all applicants) Please register using this link: https://link.webropol.com/s/wintercallinfo2025 Research Funding Specialists in faculties/units comment on your draft proposals Help with budgeting: projektibudjetointi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:projektibudjetointi@oulu.fi> Welcome to our events! Best regards Päivi Päivi Tomperi Research Funding Specialist (Faculty of Science, SGO, KSI, Kajaani) University of Oulu Research and Project Services Pentti Kaiteran katu 1 PL 8000 90014 University of Oulu Finland tel. +358 294 483972 mobile: +358 (0)40 7468503 e-mail: paivi.tomperi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:paivi.tomperi@oulu.fi> Room: M202

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For all project PIs - please update Tatu for next year by
by Heikki Helanterä 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Relevant to everybody who has a project to manage in Tatu: we are starting the budget planning for next year soon, so please make sure that all your project budgets for next year are up to date in Tatu by 26th Sep - especially salaries you expect to be paying, including people who are to be recruited during the year, but also other expenses! Cheers, Heikki =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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Wisdom Days conference on sustainability transformations - abstract submission open!
by Heikki Helanterä 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

See below for information on a very interesting conference in Jyväskylä in May! Cheers, Heikki Welcome to Wisdom Days: Science for Sustainability Transformations - Abstract submission is now open! Join the first Wisdom Days research conference, bringing together multi-, trans-, and interdisciplinary scholarship on sustainability transformations. Event dates: 6-8 May 2026 Location: University of Jyväskylä, Finland (on-site) The multidisciplinary conference will foster scientific discussions on topics related to sustainability transformations and planetary well-being. The programme includes international keynote speakers, talks, workshops, a poster session, and many opportunities for discussion. Facilitating new connections and co-creating knowledge in a respectful environment are at the heart of the event. The main theme is Sustainability transformations, with the following sub-themes: · Transformations (Understanding and advancing sustainability transitions) · Production/consumption systems and the economy · Diversity in world and worldviews (biodiversity and multispecies relations) · Sustainable and Planetary Well-being · Action, arts, and agency (Co-creating sustainability) · Nature Positive Universities We welcome scholarship across all disciplines. Come present your research and shape impactful change! Read more about the conference here!<https://www.jyu.fi/en/events/wisdom-days-science-for-sustainability-transfo…> The Call for Papers is open from 1 September until 14 November 2025 The proposals should be related but not necessarily limited to the sub-themes of the conference. We accept proposals for talks, speed-talks, posters, and workshops. Submit your abstract here!<https://registration.contio.fi/jyu/Registration/Login?id=4950-Wisdom-4463&l…> The conference is hosted by the University of Jyväskylä School of Resource Wisdom (JYU.Wisdom) and the Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Education pilot (SusTra). Best regards on the behalf of the organizing committee, Laura S. Tuominen, PhD Research Coordinator, School of Resource Wisdom<https://www.jyu.fi/wisdom> University of Jyväskylä, Finland tel.: +358503081135 e-mail: laura.s.tuominen(a)jyu.fi<mailto:laura.s.tuominen@jyu.fi> Editorial assistant Wisdom Letters - Towards Planetary Well-being<https://www.jyu.fi/en/research/wisdom/letters> [cid:image001.png@01DC26EA.1E1A8710] =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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Important news regarding coffee machine
by Petri Sundqvist 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

It is working again! Thanks for the patience, Petri Sundqvist [Image]

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Fw: Tiedekuntahallituksen tehtävät - Duties of the faculty boards
by Marjut Saastamoinen 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

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Ventilation off in some parts of labs tomorrow 7-12
by Petri Sundqvist 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

Hello everybody, Pictures are a bit difficult to see but there will be ventilation repairs in our laboratories tomorrow 7-12, in Hannele & Marko's end of molecular lab, microbe lab, clean lab, solvent lab, water lab and multipurpose lab. Our offices and fumehoods are not affected, but the ceiling ventilations in these lab rooms will likely not work. Thanks, Petri Sundqvist ________________________________ From: tilat(a)oulu.fi <tilat(a)oulu.fi> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2025 2:32 PM To: Heikki Kontturi <Heikki.Kontturi(a)oulu.fi>; Petri Sundqvist <Petri.Sundqvist(a)oulu.fi>; Ossi Kotavaara <ossi.kotavaara(a)oulu.fi>; Anu Kärenlampi <Anu.Karenlampi(a)oulu.fi>; Marjut Saastamoinen <Marjut.Saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi> Subject: [Fwd: ##RE-2198193## : J3 Ilmanvaihdossa katkoksia 16.9] Hei, Tiedoksi huoltotyö, jonka vaikutusalueellanne on joitakin teidän tilojanne. Kartat liitteenä Ystävällisin terveisin, Sirpa Heikkinen OY Tila-asiat ---------------------------------------------- Oulun yliopiston Service-Desk https://helpdesk.oulu.fi ---------------------------------------------- Requester : Savaloja, Einari Requester Email : Einari.Savaloja(a)fi.issworld.com<https://helpdesk.oulu.fi/Einari.Savaloja@fi.issworld.com> Due by time : Category : Kampuspalvelut Description : Hei, J3 portaikon läheisyydessä olevien toimistojen ilmanvaihdossa on huoltotöistä johtuvia katkoksia 16.9.2025 klo. 7.00–12.00 välisenä aikana. Tarkempi alue näkyy liitteenä olevissa kuvissa. Ilmanvaihtokone, jonka alueelle vaikutus kohdistuu, on 142. Terveisin [ISS logo]Einari Savaloja – Energia-asiantuntija – Tekniset palvelut – Oulu ISS Palvelut – Kaarnatie 44B - 90530 - Oulu, Suomi Puhelin: +358 503024805 - Web: http://www.fi.issworld.com<http://www.fi.issworld.com/> Information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosure, dissemination or use of the contents of the e-mail is prohibited. Please delete the e-mail including any attachments and notify the sender that you have received the e-mail by mistake. As a part of your interaction with ISS we may collect and process your personal data. For more information please see the ISS Privacy Statement<https://www.issworld.com/privacy-statement>. [cid:Imagec5757422-1] Seuraa meitä [cid:Imageaf1ed84f-d]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/iss-palvelut/> [cid:Image93e42ea7-5] <https://www.facebook.com/duunISSaISSSuomi> [cid:Image960a4112-9] <https://twitter.com/ISS_Palvelut> [cid:Image5077a546-7] <https://www.youtube.com/isspalvelut> [cid:Imagedebfcd05-9] <https://www.instagram.com/isssuomi/> ISS Classification - Restricted External Click for details : https://helpdesk.oulu.fi/WorkOrder.do?woMode=viewWO&woID=2198193&PORTALID=1

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Thursday seminar in biology 18th Sep: Dr. Patrick Nichols on Molecules to management: navigating uncertainty in environmental DNA biomonitoring of coral reefs
by Heikki Helanterä 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

Dear colleagues, Biology Thursday seminar will continue 18th Sep, 12:15 on site in room AT117, with Dr. Patrick Nichols, who just started as a post doc at the Ecology and genetics unit here in Oulu, on "Molecules to management: navigating uncertainty in environmental DNA biomonitoring of coral reefs" Abstract: Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming how we monitor biodiversity, offering a rapid, non-invasive way to detect species from genetic traces in water, soil, or air. As its use expands across ecosystems and management contexts, there's growing urgency to understand how reliable these tools are, and how to communicate their limitations. This talk explores how uncertainty arises in eDNA data, from natural ecological variability to technical and methodological choices, and what that means for its application in real-world conservation. Using coral reefs, I evaluate how eDNA captures biodiversity patterns over time, how sampling methods influence detection of elusive species, and how sensitive eDNA is to early signs of invasive organisms. To bridge the gap between detection and decision-making, I apply statistical models that estimate error rates and help translate molecular signals into actionable insights. Ultimately, this work underscores the importance of pairing innovation with transparency, helping managers use eDNA effectively while navigating its uncertainties. See also: https://pknichols.com/ https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=fQTmoxUAAAAJ See you there! Heikki

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Contract available
by Juan Galarza Pavia 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Hello everyone, I have a 30hr. contract available to develop a bioinformatics course in Moodle this fall. If you are interested or know someone that might be, please get in touch. Best, Juan

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