Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies
This Fulbright award supports U.S. scholars in conducting research, teaching, and building ICT collaborations at Finnish institutions, focusing on digitalization and academic-industry partnerships.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommender letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter upload deadline
Funding Amounts: 5,600 EUR/month (approx. $6,500 USD); up to 33,600 EUR (approx. $39,500 USD) for 6 months; 2,000 USD travel allowance; housing and permit fees covered.
Summary: Prestigious award for U.S. scholars to conduct research, teach, and build collaborations in information and communications technologies at Finnish institutions, with strong academic and industry engagement.
Key Information: Invitation letter from Finnish host required by September 25, 2026; award duration 3–6 months with Flex option; open to senior academics (13+ years post-PhD).
Description
This award offers U.S. scholars a prestigious opportunity to conduct research, teach, and foster collaborations in information and communications technologies (ICT) at a Finnish higher education institution of their choice. The program is designed to strengthen long-term academic and industry partnerships between the U.S. and Finland, focusing on digital infrastructure, software/hardware, algorithms, data science, advanced networking, human-computer interaction, and the broader socio-economic impacts of digitalization. Scholars are encouraged to engage in joint research, guest lecturing, mentoring, and outreach activities with Finnish universities and high-tech companies, including Nokia, with the goal of advancing the digitalization era and creating lasting professional networks.
