ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program
The ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program supports Finnish doctoral students to conduct research in the U.S. while fostering academic excellence and international collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Full application deadline (ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program)
Funding Amounts: Up to $18,000 (USD) for 4–12 months; grant is co-funded 50% by the applicant’s Finnish university.
Summary: Supports Finnish doctoral students to conduct pre-doctoral research in the U.S. while serving as cultural ambassadors and building academic networks.
Key Information: Only doctoral students from Finnish universities participating in the cost-share program are eligible.
Description
The ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program provides Finnish doctoral students the opportunity to conduct pre-doctoral research at U.S. universities or, in exceptional cases, other organizations for 4 to 12 months. Grantees act as cultural ambassadors, fostering academic and cultural exchange between Finland and the United States while advancing their research and building international networks. The program emphasizes not only research excellence but also professional growth, international collaboration, and the strengthening of bilateral ties. Additional benefits include personal advising, orientation, visa support, and access to the global Fulbright alumni network, with extra support available for grantees with disabilities.
