The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool grants are intended for doctoral-level post-graduate studies and research in Finnish universities and public research centers.
WORTH
- The scholarship grant can be awarded for 3 to 9 months. It is 1,500 euros/month and is paid to the applicant in full. It is enough to cover the living costs of only one person in Finland.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply for the scholarship, you also need to meet the following criteria:
- You have been pre-approved to carry out research relating to a doctoral-level thesis or been invited as a doctoral student in a Finnish university or a public research center.
- You have a letter of invitation from a supervisor in a Finnish university or a research center, stating that this host is committed to working with you.
- You have not already studied or worked in a Finnish university for more than a year immediately before the planned start of the scholarship period.
- You can demonstrate your proficiency in English with an official language test (IELTS, TOEFL) and can attach a certificate for this in your application form. Alternatively, it is confirmed in the invitation letter from the university that they regard your language skills sufficient for research and studies in a university in Finland.
- For young African applicants to apply, you need to be a national of Egypt.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2020
To apply and for more information visit here
