SAFER2028 (National Nuclear Safety and Waste Management Research 2028) is a research program of the State Nuclear Waste Management Fund (VYR), the aim of which is to ensure that the authorities have the necessary nuclear safety competences and other prerequisites available for ensuring the safe use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste management in Finland.

The VYR -funded nuclear safety research programs should help maintain necessary knowledge for safe and economic use of nuclear power in Finland, develop new knowledge and facilitate participation in international cooperation. The various nuclear actors in Finland such as various ministries, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), power companies and Posiva have been able to utilize the knowledge and competences created in past research programmes.

The SAFER2028 research program also serves as a forum for discussion and communication between end users and research institutes in the nuclear field. The program will promote the development of national competence and research infrastructure development, ensure the continued availability of expertise, promote high-quality scientific research and increase public knowledge in the field.

The Framework Plan has been prepared by a planning group appointed by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. The Framework Plan has been prepared for years 2023–2028.