New Project grants for promoting strategic projects of Sibelius Academy students and teaching staff
The Sibelius Academy Foundation awards grants to promote strategic projects of Sibelius Academy students and teaching staff. With the grants, the Foundation wishes to increase the effectiveness and recognition of the Sibelius Academy’s activities nationally and internationally.
Grant applications are accepted between 15 September 2023 and 29 February 2024. Grant decisions are made approximately every six weeks during the application period, and funding is granted until the funds are used up. The application is made in the Aspicore online service. All applicants will be notified of the decision by email.
Who can apply for a project grant?
Attending Sibelius Academy’s degree students, youth education students and teaching staff. One can also apply for a grant, for example, on behalf of a department.
For what purpose can one apply for a grant?
The grant project must increase the effectiveness of the Sibelius Academy’s activities and benefit the Academy’s teaching, research or artistic activities.
You can apply for a grant for new strategic openings, events or other one-time costs, which include, for example, fees, space or technology costs, publication costs, etc.
Project grants have previously been directed to e.g. for significant annual celebrations of departments or public projects, cooperation projects of the Academy’s international strategic partners and socially impactful concert ensembles.
For what purposes are grants not awarded?
- For the basic activities of the university
- Living expenses
- For the purchase of instruments or equipment (e.g. a computer).
- For research projects
- For students’ salaries
- For continuous or repetitive activity
For what period can you apply for a grant?
September 15th 2023-December 31st, 2024 or until the funds allocated to this cause are used up. You cannot apply for a grant retroactively.
Grant decisions approximately every six weeks:
- 15/9/2023 (the application begins)
- 27/10/2023
- 1/12/2023
- 19/1/2024
- 1/3/2024
How big a grant can I apply for?
There is no limit to the amount to be applied for. As a rule, the grants are 1,000-5,000 euros. At discretion, larger grants can also be awarded.
How can I apply for a grant?
You can apply for a grant in the Aspicore grant system from September 15, 2023.