Finland
5 Fulbright-EDUFI Fellowship
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
Up to 5 awards are offered to applicants wishing to pursue doctoral degrees at any Finnish institution of higher education.
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 1 900) for 9 months
- a travel award (USD 1 600)
- residence permit allowance (included for accompanying family members as well)
Please see further information on the benefits on the Finnish Fulbright Commission's website
Grant Length
Grant Period
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.
The Fulbright Finland Foundation organizes an Arrival Orientation in Finland in the capital city region in late August. The orientation is a compulsory part of the grant program.
Orientation
Candidate Profile
The grant is intended for students who wish to conduct doctoral degrees in Finland hosted by a Finnish university.
Eligibility
4 Months
In addition to the candidate's 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 2023.
Please see further information on the Finnish Fulbright Commission's website
Accepted Degree Levels
- Master's
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
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
No
Yes
Affiliation
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 and are required to apply independently for admission to the university and comply with their application deadlines.
Attach your university acceptance letter to 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 candidate's 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 2023.
Please see specific affiliation instructions in the Affiliation section on the Finnish Fulbright Commission website.
University admission guidelines can be found on the university websites or by contacting the International Coordinator at the school or department to which you wish to apply.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
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 with tips and support during the process.