Dear Researchers,

This is just a gentle reminder to those of you who would like some support with your applications to the Research Council of Finland's Winter Call. There is still time to register for Academy Camp and Winter call info sessions! Please note there are some amendmentes to the programme: Under Academy Camp, we will also cover the use of AI in applications and SARA online system step-by-step as well as offer Q&A for those last-minute questions you may have. Academy Camp Contents: Advice and support for writing the different sections of the applications. The Academy Camp sessions will be organized online and recorded to be viewed at any time afterwards. Sessions will last from one to two hours depending on amount of the topics and if there is discussion. Participants can sign up to just the sessions and get access to the materials OR sign up for enhanced support where peers and faculty research funding specialists comment on the two first sections of your draft application (the latter option is only available for Fellowship applicants). Registration: https://link.webropol.com/s/academycamp24 by 30 September Aimed at Academy Fellowship applicants (RCF project applicants can participate as well, if you find the contents relevant for you) Academy Camp includes the following events (always at 9-11 am): 3.10. Background and significance, Impact 17.10. Implementation 14.11.* CV + increased merits and competencies, use of AI in applications 21.11. Budgeting 12.12. SARA online system, Q&A 3.1.2025 Last minute Q&A * Please note the 14 November is the correct date (in previous advertising there was an error)

RCF Winter call info session & Info session on responsible science 7.11.2024, 10-12; 13-15, (online) Contents: 1) Information about applying; lessons learnt, evaluation and budgeting. 2) The responsible science session after the lunch break will consist of short presentations and discussion about the responsible science parts of the application to support the writing: research ethics, equality and nondiscrimination, open science and sustainable development. Registration: https://link.webropol.com/s/academyinfo24 by 31 October Aimed at all RCF applicants

General support for all RCF applicants Research Funding Specialists in faculties will also support applicants in various other ways, e.g. you can get comments on your draft applications and document templates will be offered. Faculty specific infos in late October/early November, exact dates will be announced later. Help with budgeting: projektibudjetointi@oulu.fi

Best wishes, Mirko

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Mirko Maksimainen, FT | PhD. Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Tutkimus- ja Projektipalvelut | Research and Project Services Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 29 448 5414 Mobile +358 50 479 2506