Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences
Forecasted
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences supports U.S. scholars’ research and teaching at UEF to strengthen academic links between Finland and the United States.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €7,500 monthly for 5–9 months, plus $1,800 travel allowance, residence permit fees, and housing
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars’ research and teaching visits in health or environmental sciences at the University of Eastern Finland.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have sufficient teaching and research experience in health or environmental sciences.
Description
Jointly funded by the Fulbright Finland Foundation, the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), and the Saastamoinen Foundation, this grant supports research and lecturing visits at UEF. The program fosters international academic collaboration and strengthens educational and research links between Finland and the United States. Visits last five to nine months at the university’s Joensuu or Kuopio campuses.
The program covers health and environmental sciences across molecular sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, environmental and biological sciences, forestry, technical physics, and relevant social sciences and law. Preferred multidisciplinary focus areas are water research, forests and bioeconomy research, and neuroscience research. Applicants are encouraged to design their activities together with the proposed host department, faculty, or research program.
