Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award
Forecasted
The Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award funds U.S. scholars to conduct research or teach in any field at the University of Vaasa, Finland, supported by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €4,000/month (approx. $4,650 USD); 3–12 months; free housing for scholar & family; $1,800 travel allowance
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to conduct research or research and teach at the University of Vaasa, Finland, in any field represented by the university’s four schools or research platforms.
Key Information: Invitation letter from University of Vaasa required; PhD and U.S. citizenship mandatory.
Description
The Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award offers U.S. scholars the opportunity to undertake research, or a combination of research and teaching, at the University of Vaasa in Finland for a period of 3 to 12 months. The award is open to all disciplines represented by the university’s four schools—Accounting and Finance, Management, Marketing and Communication, and Technology and Innovations—as well as its multidisciplinary research platforms (Digital Economy, VEBIC, InnoLab, and Preparedness & Resilience). Scholars are encouraged to collaborate with host departments to design their grant activities and will be integrated into an international academic community with access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities. The program aims to foster cross-cultural academic collaboration, promote knowledge exchange, and advance research and higher education globally.
