Fulbright Finland Foundation Grant Programs
This page lists all Fulbright Finland Foundation grant programs and their application periods.
Some programs can be found from under several categories.
Fulbright Finland Foundation Grant Programs to the U.S.
| Program | Application Period | |
| Bachelor's studies (5 week summer program) | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from Europe (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | See grant page |
| Bachelor's degree or exchange year/semester | Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant | February-April |
| Bachelor's degree | Fulbright Finland Partnership Award - Vanderbilt University Scholarships | See grant page |
| Master's degree | Fulbright-Idman Grant | February-May |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research | ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant | February-May |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research for technology industries | Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grant | February-May |
| Doctoral studies or research visit in the U.S. in the fields of Business, Economics and Technology | Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award |
February-May (visits of 1 year) September-December (visits of 6-12 months) |
| Teaching and researching Finnish language and culture | Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program | September-October |
| Doctoral dissertation research | ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program | June-October |
| For advanced doctoral researchers completing dissertation projects related to heritage science | Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship | See here. |
| Program | Application Period | |
| The research in the fields of Business, Economics and Technology | Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award | April-October |
| Dissertation research | ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program | April-October |
| Research for strengthening and developing technology industries. For applicants who have completed their doctorate less than 4 years ago | Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grant | April-October |
| Postdoc research on topics of current and global importance | Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award | April-October |
| Postdoc research for applicants who have completed their doctorate less than 4 years ago | ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars | April-October |
| Research for applicants who have completed their doctorate more than 4 years ago | ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars | April-October |
| Conduct research in STEM fields at the Florida Polytechnic University | Fulbright Visiting Chair at Florida Polytechnic University | April-October |
| Research and institutional collaboration (short term program) | Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | November-January |
| Development of teaching, research, and educational materials about the United States (6 week summer program) | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Professionals (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | November-December |
| Research related to the Arctic | Fulbright Arctic Initiative | See grant page |
| For research related to heritage science | Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship | See here. |
| Program | Application Period | |
| Development of own field and skills for teachers | Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program | See grant page |
| Development of own field and skills | ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant | June-October |
| Institutional partnership building (short term program) | Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Institutional Partnership Building (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | November-January |
| Development of teaching, research, and educational materials about the United States (5 week summer program) | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | See grant page |
| Development of teaching, research, and educational materials about the United States (5–6-week summer program) | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Professionals (no Finnish citizenship requirement) | See grant page |
| Professional and leadership development (short term program) | Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grants to the U.S. | See grant page |
| Professional development in the fields of Business, Economics and Technology | Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award | June-October |
| Lecturing. The host university applies for the grant | Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program | See grant page |
| Research related to the Arctic | Fulbright Arctic Initiative | See grant page |
| For professionals in heritage science or related technical fields | Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship | See here. |
Fulbright Finland Foundation Grant Programs to Finland
| Program | Application Period | |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research | Fulbright U.S. Student Program | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research | Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's studies | Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Doctoral studies and research | Fulbright-EDUFI Fellowships | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's studies | Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's studies | Fulbright-University of Jyväskylä Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research | Fulbright -University of Turku Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Master's and doctoral studies and research | Fulbright-LUT Graduate Award | March-October (separate campus deadlines possible) |
| Short term visit in Finland for an impactful project (doctoral students) | Inter-Country Travel Grant | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis |
| Doctoral dissertation research | Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships Program | See program page |
| Program | Application Period | |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences | February-September |
| Short term visit in Finland for an impactful project | Inter-Country Travel Grant | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis |
| Program | Application Period | |
| Lecturing | Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award | February-September |
| Lecturing | Fulbright-Turku UAS Scholar Award | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences | February-September |
| Lecturing and research | Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award | February-September |
| Lecturing and/or research | Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award | February-September |
| Lecturing and/or research | Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award | February-September |
| Research | Fulbright-VTT Award in Science, Technology and Innovation | February-September |
| Research only or research and lecturing | Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award | February-September |
| Research only or research and lecturing | Fulbright-University of Oulu Scholar Award | February-Septermber |
| Lecturing only or lecturing and research | All Disciplines Award | February-September |
| Collaboration on institutional development (short term program) | Fulbright Specialist Program | See grant page |
| Short term visit in Finland for an impactful project | Inter-Country Travel Grant | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis |
| Program | Application Period | |
| Development of own field and skills | Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award | February-September |
| Development of own field and skills | Mid-Career Professional Development Program | February-September |
| Development of skills for K-12 educators | Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program | See grant page |
| Collaboration on institutional development (short term program) | Fulbright Specialist Program | See grant page |
| Professional and leadership development (short term program) | Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program | See grant page |
| Short term visit in Finland for an impactful project | Inter-Country Travel Grant | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis |
Fulbright Finland Foundation Grant Programs for Alumni
| Program | Application Period | |
| For Fulbright students continuing their studies in the U.S. after their initial grant year | Fulbright Finland Renewal Grant | May-June |
| Award granted to American Alumni of the Fulbright Finland Foundation. Grant not necessarily awarded every year | Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award |
August-October |
Fulbright Finland Foundation Grant Programs for Finnish Institutions
| Program | Application Period | |
| Host an U.S. academic or established professional in your institution for 2-6 week project | Fulbright Specialist Program | October-March |
| Invite a U.S. professional from Europe for a short visit to Finland | Inter-Country Travel Grant | Applications reviewed on a rolling basis |
