Overview
EDUFI Fellowships pay a monthly allowance to doctoral students and researchers who want to carry out part of their doctorate at a Finnish university. The award is open to applicants from every country and every academic field. It supports doctoral-level work only, including double doctorates. Master's studies and post-doctoral research are not funded by this programme.
At a glance
- Host: Accredited Finnish host institutions
- Level: PhD Degree
- Study destination: Finland
- Deadline: Rolling (annual); apply at least 5 months before the intended scholarship period
- Awards: Not specified
- What is covered: Monthly allowance of 1,500 euros for 3 to 12 months
Awarded by
Accredited Finnish host institutions
Subjects and level
PhD Degree in all academic fields
Awards available
Not specified
Who can apply
All international students can apply. Priority is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America.
What the award covers
The fellowship runs for 3 to 12 months, and the monthly allowance is 1,500 euros. This money is meant to cover living costs in Finland for one person. There is no separate housing allowance. EDUFI does not pay for international travel to or from Finland.
Eligibility requirements
Before you can apply, you must have made contact with a Finnish host university. The 'Doctoral Admissions' section lists links to the doctoral admissions pages of each university. You should also check the Finnish universities' own websites to see what doctoral study and research options they offer.
Once a Finnish university agrees to host you, the department that will host you submits the grant application to EDUFI on your behalf. This means the hosting Finnish university is the only party that can act as the applicant in the EDUFI Fellowship programme.
There are no annual application deadlines. Applications can be considered at any time. Still, send your application at least 5 months before the intended scholarship period.
Read the official website (link below) to download the application form and get full details on how to apply.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.oph.fi/en/development/edufi-fellowship
Who should apply
This fellowship suits doctoral students and researchers who are already working on a doctorate and want to spend 3 to 12 months at a Finnish university. You need a confirmed Finnish host department before anything else, because that department applies for you.
Applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America receive particular emphasis, but students of any nationality and any academic field may apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for an EDUFI Fellowship? Doctoral-level students and researchers from all countries and all academic fields. The hosting Finnish university submits the application on your behalf.
- What does the fellowship cover? A monthly allowance of 1,500 euros for 3 to 12 months, intended for living expenses in Finland for a single person. Housing and international travel are not covered.
- Is there a deadline? No annual deadlines. Applications may be considered at all times, but submit at least 5 months before the intended scholarship period.
- Can I apply for master's or post-doctoral funding? No. Master's level studies and post-doctoral studies or research are not supported by the programme.
- How do I apply? First establish contact with a Finnish host university. If it agrees to host you, its department applies to EDUFI for the grant on your behalf.
How to apply
- Read the official guidelines and the application form carefully before you approach a host department.
- Start your host university contact early, since the department needs time to prepare and submit the application.
- Prepare your research plan, CV and supporting documents well in advance.
- Check any language or admission requirements set by the Finnish university you approach.
- Submit your materials at least 5 months before your planned stay, as the source advises.