Finnish Foundation of Veterinary Research

The purpose of the Finnish Foundation of Veterinary Research is to support and advance the following aims in Finland: veterinary research, practical veterinary work, and national health sciences performed by a veterinarian.

The Foundation was established in 1966, when the Finnish veterinary association donated the core funds from its scientific fund and Greta and Werner Heinonen-fund aimed for veterinary research. 

History of Foundation during years 1996-2016

Contact person:

Ida Korolainen
Ida Korolainen@fennovet.fi
tel. 040 5725383

 

GRANTS OF THE FINNISH FOUNDATION OF VETERINARY RESEARCH

 

The purpose of the Finnish Foundation of Veterinary Research is to support and advance the following aims in Finland:  veterinary research, practical veterinary work and national health sciences performed by a veterinarian. The foundation awards grants twice a year.

 

In autumn 2023, altogether 160 000 euros will be awarded as research and travel grants. Travel grants are given to persons who participate in a scientific meeting and present there a presentation or a poster of their research. 

Grants are applied via electronic system (link www.sels.fi). Detailed description of the guidelines for applications are included there. The application is open during 1.9. - 30.9.2023.  If the applicant has not reported the previous grants received from the Finnish Foundation of Veterinary Research, new applications are not taken into consideration.