JYU Visiting Fellow Programme 2027 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the JYU Visiting Fellow Programme 2027 at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. This short-term research grant gives experienced researchers with a doctoral degree the chance to visit Finland for 1 or 2 months. The programme supports international research collaboration in any academic field.

The grant is partially funded and provides 4,000 euros per month to cover travel and living costs. There is no application fee. Researchers from all nationalities based outside Finland can apply. The deadline to apply is 14 August 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host Country: Finland
• Host Institution: University of Jyväskylä (JYU)
• Application Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time
• Visit Period: January to December 2027
• Nationalities: Open to all nationalities
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Receive a monthly grant of 4,000 euros paid directly to your personal bank account
• Cover your travel costs to and from Jyväskylä
• Cover your accommodation costs in university guest apartments or private housing
• Work closely with experienced researchers at JYU on joint research projects
• Access JYU’s advanced research facilities, laboratories, and data resources
• Build strong international academic networks
• Present your research to the university community
• Become part of a lively, multidisciplinary academic environment with over 1,600 researchers
• Gain new ideas and collaborations that can lead to future publications and projects

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You have a doctoral degree awarded before the visit begins
• You live and work outside Finland
• You have a strong track record in research and publications
• You have excellent English language skills
• You have secured an invitation from a JYU researcher who agrees to host you
• You and your host commit to the planned research collaboration

Note: Each JYU host can support only one Visiting Fellow in 2027. Previous recipients can apply again but priority is given to first-time applicants.

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Programs Available:

This programme is open to researchers in all academic fields. You can apply in any research area where a JYU host is available. Some main fields include:

• Education
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Information Technology
• Business and Economics
• Sports and Health Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Environmental Sciences
• Nanoscience

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Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (with ORCID ID)
• Invitation letter from JYU host
• Brief research plan (2 to 3 pages)
• Full list of publications (highlight up to 5 most relevant)

How to Apply:

1. Contact a researcher at the University of Jyväskylä to discuss your research plan and obtain an official invitation letter.
2. Prepare the required documents (CV, research plan, publication list, and invitation letter).
3. Fill out the online application form and submit all documents before the deadline.

Important: Applications without the invitation letter will not be considered.

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