FINNISH NATIONAL AGENCY FOR EDUCATION (EDUFI)
EDUFI Fellowships (Finland Government Scholarship Pool)
living only · phd
- ~EUR 1,500/monthAllowance (est.)
- 3–12 monthsDuration
- Research visit to FinlandType
- Doctoral / young researchersWho
- Host professor appliesHow
- Run by EDUFIFunder
At a glance
living only
Funding
€18k
Max amount
Oct 17, 2026
Deadline
Open to doctoral researchers of any nationality (visiting Finland)
Country
Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
Provider
EDUFI Fellowships are funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI), established in 2017, to support early-stage doctoral students and young researchers from any country to spend a period of their doctorate at a university in Finland. They fund a research visit of 3 to 12 months rather than a full degree, and a Finnish host professor must invite and supervise the visitor. The fellowship provides a monthly allowance of around EUR 1,500 (est.) to cover living costs in Finland; it does not pay tuition (Finnish doctoral study is generally without tuition fees) or family or travel costs. It is aimed at researchers who already hold a place in a doctoral programme, often in their home country, and want to carry out part of their research in Finland. Applications are made by the Finnish host at least 5 months before the visit, with a representative date around 17 October (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current details on EDUFI's Study in Finland pages.
What's covered
- Monthly allowance — About EUR 1,500 per month (est.) toward living costs in Finland.
- Duration — A research visit of 3 to 12 months within an ongoing doctorate.
- Host supervision — Hosting and supervision by a Finnish university and professor.
- Not tuition — No tuition is charged for doctoral research; the fellowship is a living allowance.
- Not covered — Travel to Finland, insurance, and family costs are not covered — budget separately.
How to apply
Find a Finnish host professor who will invite you; the host submits the EDUFI Fellowship application at least 5 months before the visit.
- Find a host — Identify a Finnish university and professor whose research matches yours and secure an invitation.
- Plan the visit — Agree the research plan, dates (3–12 months), and supervision with the host.
- Prepare documents — Provide your CV, study record, research plan, and references to the host.
- Host submits — The Finnish host submits the EDUFI Fellowship application, at least 5 months ahead.
- Decision — EDUFI assesses the application and notifies the host.
- Visit — If granted, arrange travel and insurance and carry out the research visit.
Eligibility
LevelAn early-stage doctoral student or young researcher (typically post-master's).
Host invitationInvited and supervised by a Finnish university and host professor.
NationalityOpen to applicants of any nationality.
Research visitPlanning a 3–12 month research stay, not a full degree in Finland.
Application by hostThe Finnish host submits the application on the visitor's behalf.
The fellowship suits sandwich-style doctoral research and short collaborations. Securing a committed Finnish host professor is the essential first step.
Eligible countries
Open to doctoral researchers of any nationality (visiting Finland)
Deadlines
Rolling (≥5 months before visit)2026-10-17
Selection
EDUFI assesses applications on the quality of the research plan, the applicant's record, and the strength of the Finnish host's commitment and supervision. Because a host professor applies and supervises, the alignment between the visitor's research and the host group is central to selection.
Verified sources
- EDUFI Fellowship — Study in Finlandstudyinfinland.fiofficial
About the provider
The Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI), established in 2017, is the Finnish government agency responsible for education and international mobility. Its EDUFI Fellowships fund short research visits to Finnish universities by early-stage doctoral students and young researchers from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What are EDUFI Fellowships?
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Fellowships from the Finnish National Agency for Education for early-stage doctoral students and young researchers to spend 3 to 12 months of their doctorate at a Finnish university.
What do they cover?
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A monthly living allowance of around EUR 1,500 (est.). They do not pay tuition (Finnish doctoral research is tuition-free) or travel and family costs.
Is it for a full degree?
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No — it funds a research visit of 3 to 12 months within an ongoing doctorate, not a full degree in Finland.
Who is eligible?
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Early-stage doctoral students and young researchers of any nationality who are invited and supervised by a Finnish host professor.
Do I apply myself?
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No — the Finnish host professor submits the application on your behalf, at least 5 months before the visit.
How much is the allowance?
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Around EUR 1,500 per month (est.), intended to cover living costs in Finland. Confirm the current figure on EDUFI's pages.
How long can the visit be?
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Between 3 and 12 months, agreed with the Finnish host.
Does it pay tuition?
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No tuition is charged for doctoral research in Finland, so the fellowship is a living allowance rather than tuition funding.
What is the first step?
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Finding and securing a Finnish host professor willing to invite and supervise you — without a host, you cannot apply.
When should the application be made?
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At least 5 months before the planned visit; a representative date is 17 October, and the 2026 date here is an estimate.
Are travel costs covered?
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No — travel to Finland, insurance, and family costs are not covered, so budget for these separately.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On EDUFI's Study in Finland pages, which set out the allowance, eligibility, the host-led application, and timing.