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Orientation Training for U.S.-Bound Grantees 2027-28

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 the U.S. 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 and productive experience during your grant term in the U.S., 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 Flipped Orientation Training (6 mins 45 sec)

Modules

You should plan your own schedule for studying the materials in the following modules before each training session which build on your knowledge of the materials.

  • American Voices Seminar, October 8-10, 2026: 
    • To prepare: for Graduate Students only (selected in August 2026):
      • Intro
      • Graduate Students: Initial steps
      • Graduate Students: Finding the right U.S. university for you
  • Program-Specific Online Meeting (Early Spring, 2027): 
    • To prepare: 
      • Intro
      • Module 1
  • Pre-Departure Orientation Day in Helsinki in mid-May 2027
    • To prepare:
      • Modules 2-5
Intro
Graduate Students: Initial Steps
Graduate Students: Finding the right U.S. university for you
Module 1: Getting Started with Practical Matters

Program-Specific Online Meeting (you will receive the date from your program coordinator)
 

Module 2: Ambassadorial Role 101
Module 3: Continuing with Practical Matters
Module 4: Together Shaping the Future: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Module 5: Ambassadorial Role 102

The Pre-Departure Orientation and Award Ceremony in Helsinki in mid-May 2027.
 

Module 6: Just Before Departure
Module 7: In the U.S.
Module 8: After the Grant Term

Please note that these pages are for the Fulbright Finland Foundation grantees only and not to be shared publicly.