Project funding data of the Academy of Finland as an element of science policy knowledge base

Abstract

The mission of the Academy of Finland (the Finnish national research funding agency) is to fund high-quality scientific research, provide expertise in science and science policy, and strengthen the position of science and research. The funding is allocated on a competitive basis based on international peer-review. Funding applications submitted to the Academy and project reports after the funding period provide a rich data source for analyzing various aspects of research activity, its trends and impact. Statistical, bibliometric and text-mining analyses of this data can provide vital information on Finnish research to decision-makers and scientific community. Presentation will give an overview of current and future efforts of the Academy in analyzing application and funding data.