CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland

Last updated: 12 Mar 2015

CIMO
PhD Degree

Deadline: Ongoing
Study in:  Finland
Next course starts 2016

Brief description: The CIMO Fellowships programme is available to young Doctoral stage students and researchers from every countries and from every academic fields who desire to follow their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme.

Host Institution(s): Accredited Finish Host Institutions.

Level/Field of study: PhD Degree in every academic fields.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified.

Target group: Every worldwide students but emphasis is specified to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America.

Scholarship value/duration: The scholarship time may vary from three to twelve months. The monthly payment is 1,500 euros. The scholarship is projected to cover living operating cost in Finland for a single one. No extra allowance for housing is paid. Everyday expenditure due to worldwide travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

Eligibility/Application Requirements: The prerequisite for submit is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with a Finnish host university – please observe the section ‘Doctoral Admissions‘ for additional information (you’ll find links to the universities’ Doctoral Admissions pages there). You are also advised to browse the Finnish universities’ own websites for info on Doctoral level study and research options.

If a Finnish university is willing to host you, then the Finnish university department wishing to host you can submit an application to CIMO for the grant on your behalf. In other terms, only the hosting Finnish university can act as an “applicant” in the CIMO Fellowship programme.

There are no yearly application closing date in the CIMO Fellowship programme. Applications may be measured at all times. However, please note that applications should be submitted at least 5 months before the intended scholarship time.

It is essential to read to browse the authorized website (link found below) to download the application form and for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/cimo_scholarships/cimo_fellowships