Fulbright-Turku UAS Scholar Award
Supports U.S. scholars to teach and conduct applied research in business, engineering, and technology at Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland, with an emphasis on industry collaboration and real-world projects.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: €2,700–€4,500/month (approx. $3,100–$5,200 USD) for 3–9 months; plus $1,800 travel allowance, residence permit allowance, and free housing
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach and conduct applied research at Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland, with a focus on business, engineering, and technology fields.
Key Information: Recommendations must be submitted by September 15, 2026; invitation letter upload closes September 25, 2026.
Description
The Fulbright-Turku UAS Scholar Award enables U.S. scholars to teach at the bachelor’s and master’s levels and participate in research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) in Finland. The award emphasizes collaboration with industry, real-world development projects, and applied research, particularly in business administration, engineering, and technology. Scholars are expected to engage primarily with master’s programs, which utilize problem-based learning, seminars, and e-learning, and to contribute to the university’s RDI activities addressing industry needs. The specific focus of each grant is tailored to the scholar’s expertise and interests, developed in consultation with Turku UAS.
