The Research Councils at the Academy of Finland nominate a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to the Centres of Excellence (CoE) in their field of research. The purpose of the Board is to advise and support the Centre in the implementation of its research plan. The Board meets twice in a three-year period (four times in the six years) at the invitation of the Centre.

Expert Members:
Prof. George Brooke
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
The University of Manchester

Prof. Kristin De Troyer
St Mary’s College, The School of Divinity
University of Salzburg

Observer Members:
Prof. Gustav Djupsjöbacka
Research Council for Culture and Society
Academy of Finland

Riitta Launonen
Science Adviser, Research Council for Culture and Society
Academy of Finland

Prof. Auli Vähäkangas
Vice Dean, Faculty of Theology
University of Helsinki

Floora Ruokonen
Head of Research Funding Services
University of Helsinki