November 2025
3.5 million euros for the arts, science, and public education from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation has been awarded 3.5 million euros to promote science, the arts, and public education, by awarding grants to 69 applicants. Personal grants awarded by the foundation are 45,000 euros each, and funding for projects ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 euros. The number of applications increased significantly compared to the previous year.
Alfred Kordelin Prizes awarded to Tuomas Sandholm, Outi Tarkiainen and Timo Miettinen
The €50,000 Alfred Kordelin Prize is one of the most significant annual awards presented in Finland. The prizes are awarded for socially impactful and topical contributions to science, the arts and public education.
Philosopher Timo Miettinen Talks About Europe in a Way That Connects
Academy Research Fellow Timo Miettinen has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for his ability to bring philosophical thinking into public discussion. Miettinen, a researcher at the University of Helsinki, believes that understanding Europe is key to our future.
Outi Tarkiainen Composes from the Shared Language of Nature and Humanity
Composer Outi Tarkiainen’s music brings the northern landscape to life in the great concert halls of the world. She has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for her internationally acclaimed art, which illuminates the deep connection between humanity and nature.
Professor Tuomas Sandholm Develops AI That Saves Lives
Tuomas Sandholm, Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, is one of the world’s leading researchers in computational game theory. He has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for his pioneering work that combines artificial intelligence and game theory.