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Orientation Training for U.S. Grantees

Welcome to Finland! Tervetuloa Suomeen!

We are delighted to have you join the Fulbright Finland community. The Orientation Training Website provides all the essential materials and practical information to help you prepare for your grant term in Finland. Within these pages, you will find the next steps, key dates, and useful links. The content is organized into modules to guide you through your Fulbright Finland journey.

Welcome to the Fulbright Finland Foundation!

The Foundation CEO Terhi Mölsä has special greetings for you. Begin by watching the video and getting to know the Foundation and its team.

Expectations for Grantees

You have received an email from your program coordinator with instructions for studying the materials. Please read through them carefully and remember to bookmark this page for easy access throughout your grantee journey.

To ensure a well-prepared arrival to Finland and a productive experience during your grant term in Finland, we expect all grantees to:

  • review all modules and materials independently,
  • plan your own schedule to allow sufficient time for preparation, and
  • adhere to all deadlines and requirements communicated throughout the process.

Our training uses the Flipped Classroom approach. You can learn more about it in the video below.

Video about the Flipped Classroom approach and introduction to the modules (5 mins 54 seconds)

Pre-arrival webinars for U.S. grantees

  • Scholars: May 7 at 17-18:15 (Finnish time)
  • Students: May 5 at 16:15-17:30 (Finnish time)
  • Specialists: Your program coordinator will inform you of the date

Please save the date, and you will receive the webinar link from your program coordinator closer to the event.

Check the list of other Fulbright Finland events during your grant term.

CHECKLIST
Download a checklist to keep track of key tasks before arrival in Finland, upon arrival, and before returning to the U.S.
 

Module 1: Getting Started With Practical Matters
Module 2: Residence Permit
Module 3: Begin Preparing for Your Grant Term
Module 4: Your Role in Publicity and Outreach
Module 5: Support from Alumni
Module 6: Finnish Language and Culture

Pre-arrival webinars
 

Module 7: Arrival in Finland
Module 8: The Fulbright Finland Foundation, Its Global Network, and Your Role as a Grantee
Module 9: Getting to Know Finland

Get to Know Your Fellow Fulbrighters

Fulbright Finland Arrival Orientation Seminar in Helsinki
 

Module 10: During Your Grant Term in Finland (available later)
Module 11: Welcome to Alumni Community! (available later)
 

Fulbright Finland Events for 2026-27

WhenWhatWhereMandatory*/optional
August 17-20, 2026Arrival Orientation Seminar for U.S. Fulbright GranteesHelsinkiMandatory
October 9-10, 202633rd American Voices SeminarTurkuMandatory
November 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving EventsHelsinkiOptional
January 26-28, 2027Spring Arrival Orientation Seminar for U.S. Fulbright GranteesHelsinkiMandatory
March 18-19, 2027Mid-Term MeetingHelsinkiMandatory
Mid-May 2027Fulbright Finland Foundation Awards Ceremony and ReceptionHelsinkiOptional

* The event is mandatory for those grantees who are on their grant term in Finland during the event and who has the event in their Grant Authorization. Those grantees arriving in Fall 2026 and participating in the Arrival Orientation Seminar in August won't have to participate in the Spring Arrival Orientation Seminar in January.