

The award is meant for conducting research and teaching in the fields of health or environmental sciences at any of the following faculties or research units at the University of Eastern Finland:
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Forestry
Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
Other Research Units
Applications should preferably be on following multidisciplinary research focus areas:
Applicants are encouraged to contact the host department, faculty or research program to work together in designing the activities.
The Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences is jointly funded by the Saastamoinen Foundation, the University of Eastern Finland and the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
The award is available for visits of 5–9 months. It includes:
* amounts in USD are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
A candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree and have sufficient experience in teaching and research in Health or Environmental sciences.
The candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Proposals for medical research involving clinical training, patient care or patient contact are not eligible. Please contact the Fulbright Finland Foundation if you have any questions about the eligibility of your project.
U.S. Scholar Program eligibility guidelines and review criteria are published on the Fulbright Scholar Program website.
In Finland the applications are evaluated according to the evaluation criteria set by the Fulbright Finland Foundation Board.
Applicants residing in Finland are not eligible for a Fulbright grant.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is one of the largest universities in Finland, UEF is a home to approximately 16,000 students and 2,750 members of staff. The university has two campuses in the cities of Joensuu and Kuopio, located 400 kilometers northeast of Helsinki. UEF’s campuses are significant research and innovation centers, and in the close vicinity of the campuses lie several national-level research institutes.
The University of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland and they offer education in nearly 100 major subjects. The university’s high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future.
Water and forests dominate the landscape of Kuopio, which is known for its nature and quality of life, know-how, science and technology and, the character of its lively people. The beautiful nature and pleasant living environment, with excellent services, makes Kuopio an attractive place to live.
In Joensuu River Pielisjoki flows through the lively city center. As the capital of North Karelia, Joensuu is fashioned by the Karelian lifestyle, hosting numerous cultural events. Close by iconic national landscapes and rich Karelian culinary tradition attract visitors especially in the summertime.
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.
Fulbright Finland Foundation encourages potential applicants to contact the office directly with any questions.
Resources for Hosts:
Application period starts: | February 1, 2023 |
Application period ends: | September 15, 2023 |
Earliest possible starting date: | August 2024 |
Orientation seminar in Helsinki: | TBC (expected in mid-August 2024 and mid-January 2025) |
NOTE: 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 the Finnish host institution well ahead of time to solicit an invitation letter for their application.
Contact Information |
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Fulbright Finland Foundation (general Fulbright program related questions) |
University of Eastern Finland (host institution related questions) |
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Emmi Jelekäinen |
Dr. Riikka Pellinen Ms. Hanna Ollikainen-Richards |
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The Fulbright Finland Foundation is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. The Foundation’s aim is
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences program is part of the global Fulbright program operating in over 160 countries worldwide.