Mid-Career Professional Development Award
Forecasted
The Fulbright Scholar Program's Mid-Career Professional Development Award supports U.S. professionals to pursue hands-on, skill-building projects in Finland for 4–5 months in collaboration with local institutions.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program (https://fulbrightscholars.org/awards)
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027: Full application and recommendations deadline (projected) | September 2027: Invitation letter deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend of 2,700 EUR (approx. $3,100 USD); one-time travel allowance of $1,800 USD; residence permit allowance; 4–5 months duration.
Summary: Supports U.S. mid-career professionals to spend 4–5 months in Finland pursuing hands-on professional development projects in collaboration with Finnish institutions.
Key Information: Not for academic research or classroom teaching; requires U.S. citizenship and at least seven years of professional experience.
Description
This award provides U.S. mid-career professionals the opportunity to spend four to five months in Finland, undertaking projects that directly enhance their professional development and contribute to their field. The program is designed for professionals with a minimum of seven years of experience (across all fields, including the arts), and emphasizes practical engagement—such as organizational visits, artist residencies, public lectures, mentoring, and skills training—rather than academic research or classroom teaching.
Participants are expected to immerse themselves in Finnish institutions, which may include government agencies, universities, museums, non-profits, or private organizations, and to foster international professional networks. The Fulbright Finland Foundation offers robust orientation and support services, including arrival seminars and networking opportunities.
