Overview
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarships can not be applied for post-Doctoral studies or research.
The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and 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.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
•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; priority will be given to doctoral studies
•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
•be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above
The scholarship includes:
•a monthly allowance of EUR 1200. 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.
How and when to apply
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 announcements for the opening of the annual application round are usually sent out from CIMO at the end of September annually. 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. The deadline set by CIMO for the nomination of scholarship candidates by the national authorities is 28 February each year. An applicant should check the application deadline set by the authorities in his or her country since it may be earlier.
CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June.
Application form
Finnish Government Scholarship Pool application form 2011-2012 (doc)
Please save the application form on your own computer before completing it. The form should be typed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.
If needed, the application form can also be obtained from the national scholarship authorities or directly from CIMO.
Documents required for an application:
•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).
Contact detail
Centre for International Mobility CIMO
PO Box 343 (Hakaniemenranta 6), FI-00531 Helsinki, Finland
CIMO Information Services helpline +358 20 690 501 (Tue-Wed 13-16, Thu 13-17)
E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi
http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/cimo_scholarships/finnish_government_scholarship_pool
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarships can not be applied for post-Doctoral studies or research.
The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and 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.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
•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; priority will be given to doctoral studies
•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
•be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above
The scholarship includes:
•a monthly allowance of EUR 1200. 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.
How and when to apply
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 announcements for the opening of the annual application round are usually sent out from CIMO at the end of September annually. 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. The deadline set by CIMO for the nomination of scholarship candidates by the national authorities is 28 February each year. An applicant should check the application deadline set by the authorities in his or her country since it may be earlier.
CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June.
Application form
Finnish Government Scholarship Pool application form 2011-2012 (doc)
Please save the application form on your own computer before completing it. The form should be typed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.
If needed, the application form can also be obtained from the national scholarship authorities or directly from CIMO.
Documents required for an application:
•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).
Contact detail
Centre for International Mobility CIMO
PO Box 343 (Hakaniemenranta 6), FI-00531 Helsinki, Finland
CIMO Information Services helpline +358 20 690 501 (Tue-Wed 13-16, Thu 13-17)
E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi
http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/cimo_scholarships/finnish_government_scholarship_pool
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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