ASLA‑Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars

The ASLA‑Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars fund Finnish researchers to carry out postdoctoral research projects of 3–12 months at U.S. universities or research institutions. Grants are cost-shared between the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the applicant’s Finnish home institution and may combine research and teaching. The programme includes advising, orientation, enrichment activities and access to the global Fulbright alumni network.

Monthly grant up to USD 5,000 (max 6 months), J‑1 visa (and J‑2 for dependents), orientation training, personal advising, networking and access to Fulbright enrichment activities and alumni network; extra support available for grantees with disabilities.

Applicants must be Finnish researchers who hold a doctoral degree earned within four years of the application deadline; candidates whose doctorate is not yet completed may be considered if they provide a supervisor reference on dissertation progress and advance reader comments. Applicants’ home institutions must participate in the cost‑share programme and provide home university approval.

Apply via the IIE online application form; obtain home university approval and participate in the cost‑share scheme; submit required documents including doctoral degree evidence (or dissertation progress references if not yet completed).