About the Academy

The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters is a broad-based learned society founded in 1908 with the principal aim of promoting scientific research, acting as a bond between those engaged in advanced research and supporting better utilisation of high-quality research in decision-making.

The Academy invites academics and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their own fields to become members. The number of Finnish members is limited: there can be no more than 333 members under the age of 65. Membership is for life.

The Academy arranges meetings, discussions and educational events, and also produces scientific publications, issues comments on questions of research and researchers with regard to matters of current interest in society at large and makes proposals concerning science and those engaged in it, thus taking an active part in the long-term planning of science policy. The Academy distributes over 2.5 million euros in grants every year, chiefly to young researchers.

Welcome!

The video below offers a two-minute tour of the facilities and activities of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. Come and take a look at what happens here on a typical workday.