When did the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters open its doors?
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters opened its doors in 1908. It stands as the second oldest learned society in Finland.
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The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters opened its doors in 1908. It stands as the second oldest learned society in Finland.
A total of 328 seats exist for members who are citizens of Finland. These positions divide into two distinct sections covering different fields of study.
When a member reaches the age of 65 years, their seat becomes free for selection of a new member. That individual remains a full member until death despite losing their voting seat.
As of 2023, the value of the prize stands at 30,000 euros. Recipients include Lea Pulkkinen in psychology for 2023 and Sirpa Jalkanen in immunology for 2022.
The first prize was awarded in 2000 and has been awarded annually since then. The Väisälä Prize was established by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters in cooperation with the Väisälä Foundation.