Finland EDUFI Fellowship 2025 for International Students (Fully Funded)

Description

Are you a doctoral student looking for research opportunities in Finland? The EDUFI Fellowship offers a unique, fully funded research experience for international students pursuing doctoral-level studies in Finnish universities. This prestigious doctoral fellowship in Finland is open to all foreign nationals and across all fields of study.

What is the EDUFI Fellowship?

The EDUFI Fellowship is a short-term research grant provided by the Finnish National Agency for Education. It is designed to support doctoral students from outside Finland who wish to conduct research, complete a double degree, or begin their PhD studies at a Finnish university. The goal is to internationalize Finnish research and education and foster global academic collaboration.

Degree Level

What is the Grant For?

The EDUFI grant supports the following research purposes:

1. Starting a doctoral research project in Finland
2. Completing a double doctoral degree
3. Visiting Finland for 3–6 months for a study or research stay (for students enrolled abroad)

Note: The grant is meant to cover living expenses. It does not include travel, accommodation, visa, or insurance costs.

Available Subjects

Available for all fields of study.

Benefits

Grant Amount: €1,900 per month (personal grant paid by the host university)

The EDUFI grant supports the following research purposes:

1. Starting a doctoral research project in Finland
2. Completing a double doctoral degree
3. Visiting Finland for 3–6 months for a study or research stay (for students enrolled abroad)

Note: The grant is meant to cover living expenses. It does not include travel, accommodation, visa, or insurance costs.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

The application must be submitted by a Finnish university department on behalf of the international candidate. The department must provide research supervision, facilities, and a commitment to collaborative goals with the student.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Must be a non-Finnish postgraduate student
2. Must not have been in Finland for more than one year at the time of application
3. Must not have previously received 12 months of EDUFI funding
4. Must be planning to carry out doctoral research in Finland

Application Procedure

1. A researcher or professor from a Finnish university submits the application.
2. The application must include:
3. Completed application form
4. Research plan
5. Candidate’s CV
6. Motivation letter
7. Send all documents via email to: kirjaamo@oph.fi
8. (Subject: EDUFI Fellowship)

Important: Applications sent directly by students will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

1. Academic merit and previous research output
2. Feasibility and clarity of the research plan
3. Strategic relevance to the Finnish university and broader society
4. Motivation and justification for inviting the candidate

Why Choose the EDUFI Fellowship?

1. Ideal for launching your academic research career in Europe
2. Build connections with Finnish research institutions
3. Gain access to cutting-edge research facilities
4. Enhance your academic profile with international research experience

Final Thoughts

The EDUFI Fellowship is one of the best opportunities for international doctoral students seeking to study or conduct research in Finland. Whether you’re starting your PhD or pursuing a double degree, this Finland PhD scholarship supports your academic journey with a generous monthly stipend and access to world-class universities.