Finnish Government offers Scholarships for International Students for Pursuing Doctoral Studies and Research at Finnish Universities in Finland 2013-2014
Study Subject(s):This scholarship is provided to learn any subject.
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing research and PhD level.
Scholarship Provider: Finnish Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in Finnish universities.
Eligibility:
-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 explain the commitment of the host institution to the project
-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 below.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of 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 can apply.
Scholarship Description: 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.
Number of awards offered: 10 scholarships are offered.
Tenure of award: It is applicable for 3-9 months.
Value: It offers a monthly allowance of EUR 1200. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.
Other Benefits: Not Known
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June annually.
How to Apply: The mode of applyimg is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your application till 28 February each year.