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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply. All applicants enrolled in U.S institutions must apply through their home campuses. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

If you are an undergraduate student, you are eligible to apply in the fall of your senior year.  If you are a graduate student, you are eligible as long as you will not have a PhD degree by the application deadline.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a PhD degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicant should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered. 

FPA

U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through CIES.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar or Student Program.

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Accepted Degree Levels

                                    
                                        
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
                                    
                                		
                                
                                    
Grant Period

                                    
                                        September Start                                    
                                    
Grant Length

                                                                        
                                        
                                                                                    9 Months
                                                                            
                                		
                                


                                
                            

                            
                        

                    

                


                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Award Type

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Special Study/Research
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                    
Award Profile

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Up to 5 awards are offered to applicants wishing to pursue doctoral research at any Finnish institution of higher education, research or other acceptable organization.


The Fulbright-EDUFI Fellowships are available for students in all fields (with some restrictions for those in medical studies). Fulbright-EDUFI Fellowships are funded in cooperation with the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) of the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.


The Fulbright-EDUFI Fellowship includes:


    

  • a monthly grant (EUR 1 500) for 9 months
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  • a travel award (USD 1 600)
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  • residence permit allowance (included for accompanying family members as well)
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Please see further information on the benefits on the Finnish Fulbright Commission's website
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                    
Grant Length

                                                                

                                    

                                        
9 Months
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                    
Grant Period

                                                                

                                    

                                        
September Start
Grant term begins in early September. In exceptional circumstances, the Fulbright Commission may consider beginning the grant period later in the year. If this is your preference, please indicate it explicitly in your application.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Orientation

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Pre-Departure and In-Country Orientation
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Candidate Profile

                                                                

                                    

                                        
The grant is intended primarily for students who wish to conduct doctoral research in Finland hosted by a Finnish University or a State Research Institute. 
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                    
Eligibility

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency: 
4 Months
The grant is intended primarily for students who wish to conduct doctoral research in Finland hosted by a Finnish University or a State Research Institute.


In addition to the candidates application for the Fulbright program, the candidate's host in Finland must also submit an EDUFI Fellowship application to the National Agency for Education (EDUFI) by mid-september 2022.


Please see further information on the Finnish Fulbright Commission's website
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Accepted Degree Levels

                                                                

                                    

                                        
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Special Application Instructions

                                                                

                                    

                                        
In the Fulbright online application, for Award Name, please select EDUFI Fellowship from the drop-down menu to be considered for this award.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                    
Foreign Language Proficiency

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Not Required
Finnish or Swedish language proficiency is not required unless it is needed to successfully complete the project / study plan. Applicants do not necessarily need Finnish or Swedish in order to be able to study in Finland. Finnish universities have a wide selection of programs and courses taught in English.


English is widely spoken in academic circles and in the country as a whole. Candidates should consult the academic department as to the availability of courses and programs in English, as well as the possibility of successfully conducting research in English. Some study of local languages prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Fulbright Proposal Types 

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Independent Study/Research:
Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                    
Affiliation

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Independent Study/Research:
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start
Candidates are responsible for establishing contact and securing an affiliation with a Finnish institution of higher education, research or other acceptable organization and are required to apply independently for admission to the university and comply with their application deadlines.


Research students


Submit the "Commitment to Host a Fulbright Research Student" form with the Fulbright grant application. The form needs to be filled in and signed by your host.


Degree students


Attach your university acceptance letter in your Fulbright Application if you have received it already. However, if you don't have the university admission letter by the Fulbright application deadline due to the university application schedule, explain this situation and the university application schedule clearly in your Fulbright application and submit the university application as soon as the university application period opens. 


In addition to the candidates application for the Fulbright program, the candidate's host in Finland must also submit an EDUFI Fellowship application to the National Agency for Education (EDUFI) by mid-september 2022.


Please see specific affiliation instructions on the Affiliation section at the Finnish Fulbright Commission website.


University admission guidelines can be found at the university websites or by contacting the International Coordinator at the school or department to which you wish to apply.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                    
Affiliation Fees/Tuition

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Affilitation Fees/Tuition offered at discretion of host university/Award
Tuition fees are not charged for doctoral studies in Finland. Please see details on the cost of study in Finland and the university provided scholarships at the Study in Finland website and from the Finnish Fulbright Commission website.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                    
Housing Arrangements

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Grantees are responsible for arranging their own housing for the grant term. They are provided tips and support during the process.
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Dependents

                                                                

                                    

                                        
Dependent financial support is NOT available
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                    
Fulbright Program Management Contact

                                                                

                                    

                                        
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website

                                                                

                                    

                                        
https://www.fulbright.fi/edufi-fellowship
                                    

                                

                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                    
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact

                                                                

                                    

                                        
 usstudents@fulbright.fi