Medical impact is at the core of the Finnish Medical Foundation’s mission. Our aim is to fund the best research projects and nurture new generations of physician-researchers. From the beginning, the Foundation has been committed to carefully evaluating grant applications based on scientific criteria.
The Finnish Medical Foundation is one of the most significant foundations in Finland that support medical research. We support research by providing grants to medical students and physicians conducting research. The aim of the Foundation is to increase the general appreciation for medical research.
Through us, your donation goes in full to the research subject of your choice, as we do not withhold any fundraising or administrative expenses.
Donations are directed in full to medical researchers and students in the form of grants.
The recipients of grants are chosen through an impartial scientific evaluation based on the received applications.
The Foundation’s assets are managed prudently. The Foundation’s wealth is accumulated through systematic and responsible investing.
The Foundation has an investment plan that describes the Foundation’s principles of investing, risk management and investment strategy.
The Foundation is committed to responsible investing. Responsible investing ensures good returns for the investments and manages investment risks effectively. Responsible investing means that the Foundation takes into account not only financial considerations but also environmental, social, and good governance (ESG) aspects when making investment decisions.
Asset managers must consider the impacts of climate change when choosing investments. The Foundation’s investment operations avoid investments in companies whose operations conflict or jeopardise the maintenance of health. We do not invest in companies primarily engaged in adult entertainment, gambling, cannabis, alcohol, weapons, or tobacco.
The Foundation was established by the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim and adheres to medical ethics in its operations. The Foundation’s purpose of supporting medicine is also closely related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.