Chemistry Days Foundation
Young chemists’ participation grants – HCF 2026
The Chemistry Days Foundation offers participation grants to enable young chemists to attend the Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF) 2026.

Why participate?
Helsinki Chemicals Forum provides a unique platform for young professionals to understand how chemistry shapes global developments and how they can contribute to sustainable solutions.
Eligibility
The grants cover the participation fee for Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2026 and are available to:
Young chemists under 35 years of age
Members of the Finnish Chemical Society I Chemical Society of Finland
Student applicants who are in the final stage of their studies

How to apply
Applications must be submitted no later than 20 February 2026.
Please send a short, free-form application including:
- Name, date of birth and contact details
- Education
- Current place of work or study
- A short motivation explaining your interest in attending HCF 2026
Applications should be sent to:
Chemistry Days Foundation
Urho Kekkonen katu 8 C 31
00100 Helsinki
or by email to kps@kemianseura.fi
For further information, please contact:
Heleena Karrus – kps@kemianseura.fi