For researchers

The collections of the SKS archive and library are an inexhaustible treasure trove of cultural heritage and literature for researchers. Some of the resources are available on-site, but an increasing amount is also available online. Learn more about SKS’ open access scientific online publications. SKS also awards grants and offers workspaces in Helsinki to researchers, both based on applications.

SKS serves researchers both digitally and in Helsinki. Here are SKS’ tips for researchers.

The Finnish Literature Society was founded in 1831 and is the second-oldest scientific society in Finland. The only society that is older is the Societas pro Fauna et Flora Fennica, which is a scientific society dedicated to research the fauna and flora of Finland. Under SKS, many of Finland’s scientific societies and organisations working in the field of humanities have been founded. Today, SKS is a research institute known for its pioneering multidisciplinary research.

The key fields of SKS are folklore, literature and the Finnish language. About 20 researchers from key and related fields work annually in the SKS Research Department.