Fulbright Finland

Warm welcome back to Finland Leah Beeferman, Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Awardee!

If you wish to connect with Leah, she will be working with her artist colleagues at Bioart Society and hosting a screening of video works and artist talk event at the Bioart Society’s SOLU space on Sunday, June 7, 17:00–19:00.

For more information about Leah and other 2025-26 Fulbright Finland Foundation awardees, see our website: https://www.fulbright.fi/about-us/grantees

What makes the Fulbright Finland community so special is the willingness of its members to give back. 💙

This year, a record number of alumni joined us at the sixth annual Friends of Fulbright Finland Welcome Event to help orient our newest U.S. grantees to life in Finland.

Thank you to the Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Council and Welcome Network members for sharing your wisdom, experiences, and encouragement as we welcomed the next generation into the Fulbright Finland community!

Fulbright Finland Foundation Awards Ceremony and Reception in honor of the 2026-27 Finnish Awardees to the U.S., the 2025-26 U.S. Awardees in Finland, and the 80th Anniversary of the Global Fulbright Program was organized at the Helsinki City Hall on Tuesday, May 12.

Remarks on behalf of the two governments were delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher Karber and Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz.

The highlights of the evening included musical performances by violinist and Fulbright Finland alumna Vivian Stolt and violinist Juliana Pöyry.

The event was hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the City of Helsinki.

Photos: Studio Terho Photography / Fulbright Finland Foundation

Tomorrow, we welcome 24 new leaders and citizen diplomats to the community of over 6 400 alumni of the Fulbright Finland Foundation!

The grantees' projects range from next-generation electronics, forensic chemistry, and Arctic resources and infrastructures, to cancer research, innovations in healthcare, and sustainability and environmental management.

Check out the CV catalog and learn more about these changemakers and their innovative projects: https://www.fulbright.fi/about-us/grantees

Alumni, check your inbox! 💌

The latest Fulbright Finland Alumni message landed in your email yesterday, make sure you’ve received it. The message includes exciting opportunities to reconnect, collaborate, and grow your network.

Highlights include e.g.:
💙 Homecoming Alumni Event - sign up by May 3! Read more about the event: https://www.fulbright.fi/about-us/events/homecoming-alumni-event
💙 Fulbright Buddy Program - become a Buddy for an incoming U.S. Fulbright Finland grantee: https://www.fulbright.fi/join-fulbright-finland-alumni-community/opportunities-alumni-finland/asla-fulbright-alumni-association/fulbright-buddy-program
💙 Call for New FoFF Alumni Council members - join the Council and help shape the future of Friends of Fulbright Finland network: https://www.fulbright.fi/friends-fulbright-finland/friends-fulbright-finland-alumni-council

You’ll also find information on upcoming events, and, of course, inspiring alumni stories and accomplishments!

Didn't receive the message? Make sure your contact details are up to date: https://forms.office.com/e/cyy9xtka58

During the 2025-26 academic year, our U.S. grantees have already reached more than 1700 people across Finland through the Fulbright Speaker Program!

From Rovaniemi to Helsinki, and from 1st graders to undergraduate students and university faculty, a record number of audiences have enjoyed talks and guest lectures by 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Finland grantees.

Thank you to our grantees for their enthusiastic participation, and to the schools and organizations that welcomed them and made these visits possible. 💙

Interested in enriching your lessons or events? Read more about the Fulbright Speaker Program and invite a U.S. Fulbright Finland grantee to give a talk 👉 https://www.fulbright.fi/internationalization-services/fulbright-speaker-program

Photos:
1) Marc Noble at Gymnasiet Lärkan in Helsinki
2) Allegra Midgette at Juhani Aho School in Iisalmi
3) Emily Boyett at Nurmijärvi Upper Secondary School

Kehitä ammattitaitoasi Yhdysvalloissa lukuvuoden 2026-27 aikana!

Hae ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development -ohjelmaan, toteuta oma ammatillinen projektisi yhdysvaltalaisessa isäntäorganisaatiossa ja tuo uutta osaamista alallesi Suomeen. 💡

Lue lisää apurahaohjelmasta ja hae viimeistään 1.10.2026 👉 https://www.fulbright.fi/fin-mcpd

Alumni Maija Urposen vinkit hakuprosessiin löydät täältä:
https://www.practicalhumanities.net/license-to-explore-my-alt-ac-story-and-three-top-tips-for-professional-fulbright-applicants/

ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant | Fulbright Finland Foundation The MCPD-program offers Finnish Mid-Career professionals of various fields the possibility to travel to the U.S. for 3-12 months to conduct professional development projects that bring something new to their field at large.

Advance your academic or professional profile through international collaboration!

Applications are now open for the 2027–28 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program to Finland. The program offers U.S. scholars and professionals the opportunity to further research, engage in professional projects, strengthen international collaborations, and enhance global visibility through research, lecturing, and professional activities at Finnish institutions.

For the 2027–28 academic year, there are 20 different Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards available to Finland, spanning a wide range of disciplines and host institutions.

As Kate Elder, Fulbright‑VTT Award in Science, Technology and Innovation alumna, reflects: “Fulbright Finland Foundation exchanges provide critical knowledge transfer to address global challenges and promote cultural exchange. The only way to tackle the most difficult questions is through worldwide collaboration and understanding. The Foundation’s grants significantly strengthen collaborations between Finnish and U.S. institutions, setting up the framework for a lifetime of working and learning together.”

🗓 Application deadline: September 15, 2026
💡 Explore awards and apply: https://bit.ly/4dUwVCO

Curious to learn what studying and daily life are like at Vanderbilt University in Nashville? 🎓 Join us on April 27 to hear Fulbright Finland alumna Agneetta Moisio, who studied Economics, History, and Arabic, share her experiences as a Finnish undergraduate at Vanderbilt, along with insights from Vanderbilt Undergraduate Admissions.

Learn about applying, funding, scholarships, and the support available through Fulbright Finland.

Join us at our office in Helsinki or online. Learn more and register by April 26:

Study and Funding opportunities at Vanderbilt University, TN - Insights From a Finnish Alum | Fulbright Finland Foundation The Fulbright Finland Foundation organizes an event on April 27, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30, where you can learn about study opportunities at Vanderbilt University, the university’s comprehensive funding options, and Fulbright Finland awards.You will meet: