The scholar will be a member of the lecturer team in the respective competence area. At Haaga-Helia, a team teaching model is applied, and the scholar works closely with other lecturers. Scholar may be responsible for teaching a full study course or parts of courses depending on the work plan agreed.
Even if the main role of the scholar is teaching, at Haaga-Helia, all lecturers are encouraged to take part in R&D, for example; writing publication(s) together with Haaga-Helia faculty or contributing to an R&D project that is running or planning an R&D project in cooperation with Haaga-Helia faculty.
Please note that the grant cannot be used for advancing one's own academic research.
Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) train professionals with an emphasis on the labor market needs, and they conduct applied research and development, which supports teaching and learning and promotes regional development. The education in UAS emphasizes co-operation with the business and service sectors. UAS education provides students with practical preparation for entering the labor market.
While this award is open to any of Haaga-Helia’s competence areas, there is a special interest in scholars who are focused on Haaga-Helia’s core research areas:
Visit the Haaga-Helia Research and Development website to learn more.
The award is available for visits of 3–10 months. It includes:
* amounts in USD are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
Please see more information on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program main page.
A candidate for the Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award must hold a Ph.D. degree (or other terminal degree). Candidates must have sufficient experience in teaching. Preference is given to candidates with relevant professional experience and networks outside of academia. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Interest and experience in Haaga-Helia’s core research (RD) areas would be appreciated.
You can read more about the general U.S. Scholar Program eligibility guidelines and review criteria on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program main page.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences has a staff of 700 professionals and 11,000 students of whom 10% are international students degree students. Haaga-Helia offers Bachelor and Master programs in Finnish and in English.
As a university of applied sciences, Haaga-Helia's pedagogical approach is rooted in providing our students with the key competencies required to enter the labour market and in providing a close proximity to working life while they are studying. Haaga-Helia operates in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and our network of over 80 company partners.
Haaga-Helia values internationalization and is a member of the Ulysseus European University Alliance.
Helsinki is a modern European capital located in Southern Finland. The Helsinki Metropolitan Area has a population of 1.2 million, and is the most developed region in Finland and the center of business life, education and culture.
Porvoo is a picturesque city located one hour from Helsinki. It is renowned for its historic old town, gastronomy, and features Haaga-Helia's newest campus.
Vierumäki is home to the Finnish Olympic training center and is located 1.5 hours northeast of Helsinki. The closest city to Vierumäki is Lahti.
The U.S. program partner in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the Institute of International Education IIE. Applications are submitted through IIE and forwarded to discipline-based peer review committees in the U.S. Applications that pass this initial peer review in the U.S. are forwarded to the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki to be reviewed by the Foundation’s review committees. The Fulbright Finland Foundation makes the funding decisions and final selections of grantees.
Additional information and detailed application instructions are available from the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the Fulbright Scholar Program websites.
Please note that the letter of invitation from the host institution is required.
Please see the program and application timeline on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program main page.
Resources for Hosts:
Please note that late June, July and early August are traditionally summer vacation months in Finland and responses to inquiries may be delayed. Applicants are advised to contact Haaga-Helia well ahead, preferably at least 4 months prior to the application deadline, of time to request an invitation letter for their application.
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences encourages applicants to contact the university staff beforehand. Haaga-Helia International Services are happy to help potential candidates to connect with the faculty members for discussion.
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| Fulbright Finland Foundation (general program related questions) | Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (host institution related questions) | ||
Emmi Jelekäinen Mihkel Vaim | Katri Salmi Vejay Nair | ||
The Fulbright Finland Foundation is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. The Foundation’s aim is
Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award program is part of the global Fulbright program operating in over 160 countries worldwide.
