Fulbright Specialist Program
The Fulbright Specialist Program funds short-term visits by U.S. experts to Finnish institutions for collaborative projects in education, training, and capacity-building across diverse disciplines.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline for Fulbright Specialist Program)
Funding Amounts: Specialist receives $200/day honorarium, round-trip airfare, transit allowance, and health benefits; host covers lodging, local transport, and meals for 2–6 week projects.
Summary: Enables Finnish institutions to host leading U.S. academics or professionals for short-term collaborative projects to build capacity and foster U.S.-Finland institutional linkages.
Description
The Fulbright Specialist Program provides Finnish institutions and organizations the opportunity to host U.S. academics or established professionals for collaborative projects lasting two to six weeks. The program aims to build institutional capacity and foster long-term relationships between Finnish and U.S. entities. Projects may span more than 20 disciplines—including education, business, law, environmental science, journalism, and public health—with a strong emphasis on education or training activities. Typical activities include curriculum development, faculty training, needs assessments, lectures, seminars, and workshops. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered in Finland by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
