Doctoral Thesis Award 2021

The foundation’s second doctoral thesis award

was granted to Dr. Lassi Klemettinen. His

study advances the utilisation of Finnish mineral

reserves and use of recycled raw materials.

From forest industry waste streams to new urethanes and polyurethanes: value from lignin degradation

The study of Doctoral Student Veronika Badazhkova is focusing on lignin valorization as lignin is a natural polymer. Lignin as material has a high economical potential for industrial development.

Smart assembly of wood polymers for multifunctional advanced materials

According to Doctoral Candidate Erfan Kimiaei the full potential of the wood is not yet utilized. The forest sector can be a key in achieving carbon neutrality in Finland, or even globally. This research is is based on efficient use of bio-based components and green processing concepts in the production of environmentally friendly materials.

Comparing the impact of continuous cover forest management and rotations forest management on long-term soil carbon storage

The study of Doctoral Candidate Eva-Maria Roth is focusing on how soil carbon storage of boreal spruce and pine forest can be enhanced in forest management. The aim is to integrate mitigation of climate change into forest management.

Bio-economy

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Special grant

Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland

The Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland was established in 1952 to promote and support research and experimental activities aimed at developing the yield and techno-economic utilization of Finland’s forest and other natural resources.

We celebrate our 70th anniversary this year. To celebrate our anniversary, we organised a seminar in Helsinki May the 19th.

Please find more about our festive seminar here!

SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The well-being of humanity calls for the responsible and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Climate change mitigation, urbanization and new technologies all depend on the intelligent use of available natural resources. Challenges concern the sufficiency of natural resources, various environmental issues and conflicts of interest regarding the utilization of natural resources.

Circular economy, resource-efficient methods, new materials and cutting-edge technologies aid us to use natural resources in a sustainable manner. The development of these fields requires research, innovations and breakthroughs related to natural resources.

We provide funding for research that is related to Finnish natural resources, carried out primarily in Finland and aimed at finding epochal solutions for climate-neutral and resource-wise economy. Our funding targets research that has the potential to make a difference.

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Funding can be sought for research and innovation concerning ideas to develop the yield and techno-economic utilization of Finland’s natural resources. Research funding is granted for applied research aimed at breakthroughs in sustainable development. Project funding can be granted for up to three years.

The call for grant applications is open to talented and innovative doctoral students and post-doc researchers. The person acting as the actual applicant and responsible project leader must have a doctoral degree.

The Foundation for Research of Natural Resources in Finland provides funding for research in the fields of BIO-ECONOMY and MINERAL ECONOMY.

Innovations can be processes, technologies, products, services or social innovations related to Finnish natural resources. The innovations must, however, have the potential for economic utilization in compliance with the principles of sustainable development.

THE 2023 CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS has been closed.

Next call will be opening in August 2023.