Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €5,000 per month for 3–6 months, up to €30,000; family allowance up to €5,000
Summary: Supports Finnish early-career scholars’ ICT research in the United States and strengthens Finland–U.S. academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Finnish citizenship is required; U.S. dual citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and applicants already residing in the U.S. are ineligible.
Description
The Fulbright Finland Foundation, in partnership with the Nokia Foundation, supports Finnish postdoctoral scholars undertaking ICT research projects in the United States. The program promotes transatlantic research mobility, scientific development, and education in Finland’s information and telecommunications technology sectors.
Research focus areas include data science and AI, covering novel methods, tools, applications, and implementations of data science, machine learning, augmented intelligence, and artificial intelligence. Other priorities include future fixed and wireless networking and communication technologies, and future microelectronics enabling the digital revolution. Alongside their research, scholars act as ambassadors for Fulbright, Finland, and their home institutions, sharing their culture and knowledge while building professional connections and contributing to Finland–U.S. relations.
