On 1st January 2007, Sitra-the Finnish Innovation Fund and the Centre for International Mobility CIMO has launched a new scholarship programme, which focuses on supporting the expert exchanges between Finland and India. The Sitra Fellowships –programme is funded by Sitra as a part of its India programme, and it is administered by CIMO.
The aim of the programme is to encourage academic mobility between Finland and India, and to support the internationalization of research and education by strengthening the co-operation between Finnish and Indian universities and research institutes.
The Sitra Fellowships are offered for postgraduate studies, research and teaching at universities and research institutes in Finland. The scholarships are mainly intended for Indian applicants who have completed a Master’s degree or a doctoral level degree. The grants can also be applied for Master’s level studies of Indian students who have completed their Bachelor’s degree. In exceptional cases the grant can be awarded to a Finnish applicant for postgraduate studies, research and teaching at universities and research institutes in India.
The amount of the scholarship varies according to the recipient’s academic qualifications, from 800 to 2500 euros per month. As a general rule, the monthly allowance is 800 euros for Bachelor’s degree holders, 1800 euros for Master’s degree holders and Doctoral degree students, 2500 euros for Doctoral degree holders. Also an additional travel grant for 1000 euros is awarded. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months.
HOW TO APPLY
The Sitra Fellowships are applied for by the Finnish university departments or research institutes wishing to host the visiting student or researcher. The applying department or research institute is expected to commit to common objectives with the prospective scholarship holder. The scholarship is personal. The applications by the Finnish institutions should be submitted at least 4 months before the intended scholarship period.
The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting student or researcher has established contacts with the Finnish host university or research institute in advance.
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