

The Fulbright Finland Foundation and VTT Technical Research Center of Finland offer a unique opportunity for international research collaboration on a broad range of current issues in science, technology and innovation. The scholar will undertake research at VTT. The research project funded by the Fulbright-VTT Award can be based on either current VTT projects or the researcher can propose a project of their own.
VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. They drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. They go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact VTT for more information and to work together in designing the grant activities. Please check VTT’s publication database before contacting VTT to find the research most closely linked to your research interest.
The Fulbright-VTT Award in Science, Technology and Innovation is jointly funded by the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland and the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
While this award is open to any project in the disciplines represented at VTT, there is interest in scholars who are in these particular specialty areas.
Specific consideration is given on this application round to applications covering the following topics:
Please visit the VTT website to learn more about our operations.
The Fulbright-VTT Scholar Award is available for visits of 4–6 months. It includes:
* amounts in USD are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.
The grant is awarded mainly to candidates with a Ph.D., but candidates with an MSc degree and strong expertise in their field may also be considered.
Professionals/non-academics with a minimum experience of seven years in the field will be considered.
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.
VTT has office locations throughout the country.
VTT’s largest presence is in Otaniemi, Helsinki Metropolitan Area. It is known as a center for technology industry, research, and education. Other major office locations include Oulu, Jyväskylä and Tampere. Read more about Helsinki at My Helsinki and more about Espoo at Visit Espoo.
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.
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Fulbright Finland Foundation (general Fulbright program related questions) |
VTT (host institution related questions) |
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Emmi Jelekäinen |
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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-VTT Award in Science, Technology and Innovation program is part of the global Fulbright program operating in over 160 countries worldwide.