Fulbright - University of Turku Graduate Award

The Fulbright - University of Turku Graduate Award is aimed for Americans for studying or research in master's or doctoral level at the University of Turku for one academic year. Also post doctorate placements are available for those finalizing their thesis before commencing the grant period.

The Grant is 1200 €/a month for the academic year 2011-2012. The grantee will also be provided with a travel award ($1600) and accident and sickness insurance. In addition, the grantee will be eligible, free of charge, to participate in the Summer School of the University of Turku offered in August. www.utu.fi/summerschool


The application

The application process has two stages: At first it is administered on the U.S. side by the Institute of International Education (IIE), which oversees the application process and pre-screens applicants. An Acceptance letter by the tutor/supervisor of the exchange/research in the host university needs to be attach to the application. Secondly, after the Fulbright  Board makes its decisions on grants the grantee should apply to the University of Turku

Who can apply?

The Grant is available for Americans holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Academically talented graduating senior students are also encouraged to apply. The Graduate award is aimed for those currently seeking admittance or admitted to the University of Turku either to its doctoral programs or projects including post doc placements or to its Master's degree programs. Master-level non-degree studies can also be considered. However, post/doctoral exchanges or degree studies are preferred.

Programs offered in the University of Turku

The University of Turku coordinates 15 national Graduate Schools for doctoral studies nominated by the Finnish Ministry of Education. Information for researchers coming from abroad  and information about graduate schools

In addition, there are International Master’s Degree Programmes in English and one in Finnish and several English non-degree programmes for exchange students.

Further Information

Fulbright Center
Ms. Karoliina Kokko, Program Manager
E-mail: office(a)fulbright.fi or firstname.lastname(a)fulbright.fi

University of Turku
International Office 20014 Turku, Finland
Tel: +358 2 333 6145
E-mail: admissions(a)utu.fi (degree students) international (a)utu.fi (exchange students)
doctoral or post doctoral students should contact the Faculty/Department directly

 

09.02.2011 13:40 Liisa Aho