The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities or state research institutes. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarship cannot be applied for Master’s level studies or post-Doctoral studies/research.
WORTH
The scholarship includes:
- A monthly allowance of EUR 1500. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.
Expenses due to travel, international or in Finland are not covered by CIMO. Scholarship recipients are recommended to make arrangements for sufficient insurance coverage for their stay in Finland. Please see the section before your arrival;’ for information on the practicalities of coming to Finland as an international student/researcher.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, the applicant must:
- have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying
- have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also explain the commitment of the host institution to the project
- have earned a Master’s-level degree before applying
- intend to pursue post-Master’s level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a university or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies
- not have spent already more than one year at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland
- be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research*
- be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above
Deadline: February 15, 2016
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