Nonfiction and Scientific Literature Translation Grant (Finland)

The Popularization of Non-Fiction Books, Science and Art Grants are for the translation of non-fiction and scientific literature, as well as the realization of popular scientific literature and biographies. You can apply it as a business fee, a project fee, or a combination of both.

funds information

• The work subsidy for literary works is 32,000 euros per year.
• The October application round allocated approximately €400,000 for this purpose.

Ineligible Expenses

• Grants will not be awarded:
  • through wage increases or incentive subsidies.
  • on social grounds
  • Available for basic (bachelor’s and master’s) degree students for work grants or student exchanges involved in their studies.
  • For overseas postdoctoral research, excluding visits lasting less than one semester (less than 6 months)
  • To cover general printing costs
  • For internship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals, working groups and registered associations from all scientific and artistic disciplines can apply for grants.

Evaluation criteria

• All grant applications are peer reviewed.
• Central funding October round applications are assessed by over 50 committees, which each year invite two external experts as members.
• To ensure as much fairness as possible, strict guidelines apply to the application evaluation process. Selected grants may be canceled if, after the decision-making process, a lack of fairness is discovered.
• Applications will be treated confidentially. The expert’s identity is not disclosed, nor does the expert justify his or her decisions in writing. Therefore, no feedback can be provided on your application.

For more information, please visit: Finnish Cultural Foundation.