The Nessling Foundation's mission is to support scientific research and projects that contribute to environmental protection. It focuses on promoting the communication and implementation of research knowledge to tackle environmental challenges effectively.
The Nessling Foundation offers grants targeting environmental protection through scientific research and the dissemination of research findings. The grant program is designed for:
The foundation places a strong emphasis on postdoctoral researchers in research projects and novel proposals for doctoral theses. Key application criteria include a plan for communication and interaction. Grants can cover several years: up to four for doctoral thesis research and two for postdoc research, requiring annual project reports. The foundation supports research addressing five environmental phenomena: climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable use of natural resources, water risks, and pollution. Projects can be systemic, addressing multiple phenomena.
The main criteria for funding include the solution orientation, societal relevance, scalability of results, scientific quality, innovativeness, collaboration, and effective communication and interaction with stakeholders. The foundation encourages multidisciplinary collaboration and projects that can be applied to Finland's environmental protection and policy-making, without excluding global research. It supports efforts that foster connections across scientific fields and sectors, aiming for impactful and innovative environmental solutions.