Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies
Forecasted
The Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in ICT supports senior U.S. scholars to research, teach, and collaborate on advanced information and communications technologies at Finnish universities.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027: Application deadline (projected) | September 2027: Recommendations deadline (projected) | September 2027: Invitation letter deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: €5,600/month (up to 6 months; max €33,600 ≈ $39,500 USD) + $2,000 travel + residence permit allowance + host-provided housing
Summary: Prestigious award for senior U.S. scholars to conduct research, teach, and collaborate in information and communications technologies at Finnish higher education institutions.
Key Information: Invitation letter from Finnish host required; housing is arranged and paid for by host institution.
Description
This award supports senior U.S. academics in the field of information and communications technologies (ICT) to spend 3–6 months at a Finnish higher education institution of their choosing. The program promotes long-term research partnerships, academic–industry collaboration, and international exchange. Awardees are expected to conduct research, teach, mentor students, and network with Finland’s R&D and high-tech sectors. Projects should focus on digital infrastructure, advanced network technologies, data science, and related ICT areas, with an emphasis on producing impactful scholarly work and building sustainable collaborations.
