“SIAR” stands for Scandinavian Institutes for Administrative Research. It was founded 1966 and then registered under the legal name of “Stiftelsen Företagsadministrativ forskning”.

The objective of the foundation was to support research and knowledge development within Business Administration and Business Economics.

Over the years numerous research programs have been completed thanks to financial support from SIAR. As part of these programs more than 50 books have been published as well as a great number of research papers and doctoral theses.

SIAR foundation was terminated 2024. An agreement was signed between SIAR foundation and PBI Foundation. PBI takes responsibility to administer SIARs funded funds and manage according to SIARs statues.

Researchers applying for funds can send applications according to PBIs instructions for Apply a grant. For further information please contact Mikaela Funck, mikaela.funck@pbi.fi