Lois Roth Foundation (Roth-Thomson) Awards

The Lois Roth Foundation (Roth-Thomson) Awards are small project awards granted to U.S. Fulbright student grantees in Finland to enhance or expand their original Fulbright projects. Awards focus on the humanities, visual and performing arts, and social sciences, including public policy. Selection is based on the intellectual content of the proposed study, the applicant’s academic or creative excellence, and the potential for broad reception and influence. Up to two awards of USD 2,000 each are granted in a given year.

A cash award of USD 2,000 (up to two awards awarded in the year) to enhance or expand the recipient's original Fulbright project.

Open to U.S. Fulbright student grantees currently in Finland, with a focus on applicants working in the humanities, visual and performing arts, and social sciences (including public policy). Applicants must submit a two- to three-page statement and a brief budget describing how the funds would enhance or expand their original Fulbright project.

Submit a two- to three-page statement and brief budget to the Fulbright Finland Foundation secure Dropbox; Fulbright Finland will forward the dossier to the Lois Roth Foundation selection committee.