Dear all,
A kind reminder:
Call for H2FUTURE and Kvantum Institute New Research Initiatives (NRI) Programme 2026–2027
The H2FUTURE and Kvantum Institute at the University of Oulu have launched a new call for research initiatives for the period from January 2026 to December 2027.
New Research Initiatives (NRI) Programme 2026 – 2027 for University of Oulu researchers is open still today, 17th of November.
H2FUTURE research programme is fostering hydrogen research with a funding for new research initiatives at the University of Oulu. We are offering funding of €50,000 for three selected new research initiatives (NRI) hydrogen related research projects for University of Oulu researchers.
Deadline for project applications is November 17th, 2025, at 23:59
Call for H2FUTURE Pilot Programme - who can apply?
This open call seeks out-of-the-box ideas that can contribute to significant advancements in hydrogen technology and interdisciplinary topics linking hydrogen research with other research fields. Funding is only available for University of Oulu researchers.
Project Requirements
* Principal Investigators (PIs): Must be at the professor, docent, or postdoc level with demonstrated research potential or accomplishments. This includes contributions to high-quality research and a potential for securing external funding. The PI must be affiliated with the University of Oulu. * Impact: Projects should demonstrate the potential for high scientific and societal impact, with a clear plan for disseminating results and ensuring their accessibility.
The funding can be used to researchers’ salary costs and/or other research initiatives and actions (such as outsourced services) that extend H2FUTURE themes.https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/hydrogen-future-and-sustainable-steel/hydrogen-future-climate-change-solution The length of the funding period is 2 years at maximum from the decision date.
The number of submitted proposals is restricted to one application per one PI. The reports on the usage of funding will be asked for all the funded projects. Unused grant will be returned to H2FUTURE research consortium.
Read more and apply:
https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/call-h2future-new-research-initiatives-nri-pro...
On behalf of H2FUTURE research programme,
Kind regards – Ystävällisin terveisin,
Anniina Keiskander
Communications Specialist
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