Savings Banks Research Foundation
The Savings Banks Research Foundation supports science and research by awarding grants annually. The application period for grants is in October.
The Savings Banks Research Foundation supports financial, social and legal research and publishing activities related to the money markets, the demand for banking services, housing, saving and investment by awarding scholarships and research grants. The Savings Banks Research Foundation also preserves the history of savings bank operations; for example, by maintaining the Savings Bank Museum, which operates in conjunction with the Hämeenlinna City Museum.
2024 Grant Application
The application period for the 2024 grants from the Savings Banks Research Foundation is from October 1 to October 31, 2024.
The grants awarded will range from 2,000 to 10,000 euros. A typical grant has been 5,000 euros. This year, special emphasis will be placed on topics related to saving, investing, and responsibility, as well as doctoral research.
Decisions on the grants will be made at the end of November, after which the recipients will be notified.
Detailed application instructions and a link to the application form can be found here.
What kinds of research have we supported?
You can find a complete list of past grant recipients, supported scientific studies and projects here.
Read more about responsibility in the Savings Banks Group.