Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences
The Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant supports U.S. scholars in conducting research and teaching in health and environmental sciences at the University of Eastern Finland.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Host invitation letter upload)
Funding Amounts: €7,500/month (approx. $8,700 USD) for 5–9 months, plus housing, travel allowance, and residence permit fees covered
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to teach and conduct research in health and environmental sciences at the University of Eastern Finland.
Key Information: PhD and significant research/teaching experience in health or environmental sciences required; invitation letter from host preferred.
Description
This opportunity supports U.S. scholars in conducting research and teaching in health and environmental sciences at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). The grant is a collaboration between the Fulbright Finland Foundation, the Saastamoinen Foundation, and UEF, aiming to foster international academic exchange and multidisciplinary research. Scholars may design their own activities in partnership with a host department, with a focus on areas such as water research, forests and bioeconomy, and neuroscience. The award encourages both research and teaching, and scholars are expected to engage with the local academic community.
