Deadline: 28 February 2011
Open to: young researchers from all academic field (list of countries below)
Scholarship: monthly allowance of EUR 1200
The Finnish Government offers scholarships from 3 to 9 months to Doctoral Studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland. This programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarships can not be applied for post-Doctoral studies or research.
Eligibility
Young researchers from all academic field, from the following countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.
Plus you have to meet the following criteria:
# intend to pursue post-Master’s level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland;
# 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 include a timetable
# have earned a Master’s-level degree before applying
# 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
Application
Applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool should be made to the appropriate authority in the applicant’s country. For information on the appropriate authority in your country, please see the listing of countries and authorities to contact.
The applicants may then contact the scholarship authorities in their home country for more information on the application procedure.
The scholarship authorities in each country are invited to present applications for up to 10 candidates for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool.
Apply
Fill in the application form, attaching the following documents:
* a completed and signed application form
* curriculum vitae
* copies of latest diplomas
* two letters of recommendation
* study/research plan (1-2 pages)
* invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland
* language certificate (Finnish, Swedish or English)
Scholarship
Monthly allowance of EUR 1200.
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.
