

Grantee's Ambassadorial Role
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s grantees act as ambassadors of Finland and the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion in the U.S., sharing their culture and contributing to the relations between Finland and the U.S.
The Fulbright Finland Renewal Grant recipients are engaged in the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion's outreach activities while in the U.S. In this role, the grantees share information in their own networks on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion's grant programs to Finland for U.S. students, scholars, and professionals. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion has prepared materials that the grantees can use in their promotional activities. As ambassadors of the program, the grantees also have an opportunity to share their grantee experience with the new grant applicants, for example, by writing a blog post, news article, or a social media post for one of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion's communication channels.
Grant
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion awards a limited number of small renewal grants for the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion's grantees continuing their studies in the U.S. after their initial grant year. The size and the number of the grants awarded may vary as they depend on available funding each year.
The application cycle for the academic year 2024-25 is now closed.
Schedule
Graduate students, please note that before submitting your grant application, you need to be in contact with IIE to arrange your visa matters for your studies for the following academic year.
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion makes decisions on the Fulbright Finland Renewal Grants by the end of June. The Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland program has its own notification time in late August or early September.
The grant will be paid to the grantee in September.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used in the selection of the grant recipients:
- Contribution to the objectives of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ grant program, documented by the grantee’s reports, e-mails, and other contacts to the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion throughout the grant year, and a statement enclosed with the renewal grant application.
- Financial need.
- Academic qualifications and satisfactory progress of the study project.
Application
Grantees should send their application via the links below to the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ by June 12, 2024. A complete application includes:
- The application form
- Justifications. Attach a short letter (max 500 words) in English stating why you are applying for the Renewal Grant. As an ambassador of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion programs, please detail your involvement and activities promoting the grant programs and/or educational exchange while in the U.S. so far. Please also include your plans for the next academic year for promoting the program.
- (200-500 words) from your academic supervisor. Please contact the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion immediately, if you have any challenges acquiring the supporting statement from your advisor.
How to submit the application?
. Please note that the application form and the supporting statement need to be signed. Please type the documents if possible. Ask your academic supervisor to submit the supporting statement separately.
What is the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿?
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ion’s aim is
- to promote a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents through educational contacts between Finland and the United States, and
- to support the internationalization of Finnish higher education institutions.
What Makes the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ programs unique?
- In addition to the grant, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers the grantees several additional benefits and free support services, as well as access to a global, multi-professional network.
- We are looking for applicants who want to impact the future and to make a difference – applicants who want to facilitate positive change, develop and advance their own profession or discipline, and find solutions to national and international challenges in their field.
- The grantees also act as ambassadors for the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, their home country, and their home organization and, in this way, do their part in sharing their home country and culture while contributing to the relations between Finland and the U.S.
Questions?
