HELSUS Members' Initiative Form 2025

HELSUS members may use this form to reach out to the Coordination Unit for requesting assistance and support for different sustainability science activities and events as well as help and advise when preparing research proposals and policy briefs, etc.

Kindly fill out this form and submit to us if you e.g.:

-plan to organize a HELSUS event (scientific seminar, workshop, roundtable or an informal gathering) and look for support

-prepare a research proposal in sustainability science and seek for advise, collaboration and suitable funding instrument

-prepare a policy brief or a research brief and look for help in design, content and dissemination,

-want to start or further develop research collaboration with other HELSUS members and research groups

-seek support in sustainability education and increasing strong sustainability in the curricula

-look for assistance in science communication, media contacts and societal impact of research

We want to develop HELSUS towards a "seedbed" and (experimental) platform for different kinds of activities and initiatives envisioned and created by HELSUS members, be it policy briefs, action groups, events, or something else. The HELSUS Coordination Unit will support members to network and act for maximum impact in sustainability science and facilitating sustainability transformations.

The information given in this form will be only handled by the HELSUS Coordination Unit. You can access the data protection statement below:

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Basic info

Name

E-mail address

Contact information e.g. mobile number:

I have read and accept the privacy notice

Describe initiative (purpose of requesting assistance/support)

Please check the box(es) that best fit your intention and provide details in the following sections

I seek HELSUS Event funding

I plan to organize a HELSUS Event

I prepare a research proposal for funding

I write a policy brief / a research brief

I want to start a new task force/pressure group/collaboration/project/activity at HELSUS

I seek support in sustainability education

I look for assistance in science communication, media and societal impact

Other intention (kindly describe in the last section)

I seek HELSUS Event funding

HELSUS Event funding is directed to support HELSUS members, who wish to organise events in sustainability science.

The funding may cover the facility rent without extra services, key note speakers travel costs, or catering services. The maximum available funding per event is 1000 euros.

Funding is targeted to HELSUS members who have no other funding available (e.g. allocated in project budget). The following criteria need to be fulfilled:

• Funding is for facility rent at the University of Helsinki or Think Corner (Tiedekulma)
• Responsible organiser is an approved HELSUS member when submitting the form
• A HELSUS member may receive the support no more than once per year
• The event topic is in the sustainability science field
• Funding needs to be applied at least six weeks prior to the event

Advertisements and publicity material should clearly indicate that the event is supported by HELSUS (e.g. include the HELSUS logo). If separately agreed on, HELSUS may become a co-organiser with a short introduction to HELSUS and research on the topic of the event.

The responsible organizer receiving the Event funding agrees that HELSUS may also distribute the event invitation to HELSUS members, stakeholders and all interested in sustainability.

Applicant must make sure their event is in compliance with the premises' event policy before applying.

Please describe the plan of the event you're seeking funding for; details on the participants or audience; timing, place, and how the funding is to be used

I plan to organize a HELSUS event

Please elaborate what kind of an event you plan to organise (e.g. a seminar, workshop etc.) and what kind of in-kind support you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit. Include also all the details you wish to share on the interactive platform, e.g., contact information, place and time of the event, preliminary schedule, name(s) of presenters, etc..

Event description:

I prepare a research proposal for funding

Please elaborate what kind of an event you plan to organise (e.g. a seminar, workshop etc.) and what kind of assistance you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit. Include also all the details you wish to share on the interactive platform, e.g., contact information, place and time of the event, preliminary schedule, name(s) of presenters, etc..

Event description:

I write a Policy Brief / Research Brief

Please elaborate on the idea and title of the policy brief/research brief/project prief, etc. Include also all other details you feel is necessary to be put on the interactive platform. Provide a brief description of what kind of support you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit.

Describe the brief here:

I want to start a new Task Force / Project / Activity, etc.

Please explain your objective(s) for a sustainability science initiative (task force/pressure group/collaboration/project/activity etc.), and when and where you are planning to start.

Are you looking for people to conduct a purely academic project with, or a project that seeks for stakeholders to have a societal impact?

Include also all details you wish to share on the interactive platform, e.g., contact information, time and place, preliminary schedule. Write also what kind of support you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit, please.

Describe your initiative:

I seek support in sustainability education

Please explain your objective(s) for a sustainability education initiative and when and where you are planning to start.

Are you looking for pedagogical support, learning materials, collaborators or curriculum development?

Describe your initiative:

I look for assistance in science communication, media contacts and societal impact

Please explain your objective(s) for a sustainability science communication, media contacts and/or societal impact of research, and when and where you plan to start.

Are you looking for support in disseminating your results and findings, or advise how to enhance the societal impact?

Include also all details you wish to share on the interactive platform, e.g., contact information. Write also what kind of support you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit, please.

Describe your initiative:

Other intention

Do you have other intention that isn't listed as option? Please elaborate and include all information and details you wish to share on the interactive platform, e.g., contact information, preliminary schedule.

Also provide a brief description of what kind of support you request from HELSUS Coordination Unit

Kindly describe your initiative here:

HELSUS Members' Initiative Form 2025

Basic info

Describe initiative (purpose of requesting assistance/support)

I seek HELSUS Event funding

I plan to organize a HELSUS event

I prepare a research proposal for funding

I write a Policy Brief / Research Brief

I want to start a new Task Force / Project / Activity, etc.

I seek support in sustainability education

I look for assistance in science communication, media contacts and societal impact

Other intention

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