Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award
Supports U.S. scholars to teach and collaborate on applied research at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland, focusing on practical, business-oriented education and development.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application & recommendations | September 25, 2026: Host invitation letter
Funding Amounts: €3,500–€5,000/month for 3–10 months; one-time $1,800 travel allowance; housing and permit fees covered
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach and collaborate on applied research at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
Key Information: Host invitation letter required; contact host 4+ months before deadline; grant cannot fund own academic research.
Description
This award enables U.S. scholars to teach at undergraduate or graduate level and participate in research and development activities at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland. Scholars join teaching teams, engage in collaborative teaching, and are encouraged to contribute to applied research and development projects alongside Haaga-Helia faculty. The focus is on practical, labor-market-oriented education and close cooperation with business and service sectors. While open to all Haaga-Helia competence areas, the program especially welcomes applications in vocational pedagogy, sales development and digitalization, service business development and design, and entrepreneurship and business development.
