Waldemar von Frenckell Foundation - Scholarship

Waldemar von Frenckell Foundation scholarship

You will receive a one-off grant of up to 5,000 EUR for your postgraduate research, i.e. for research work that you carry out after completing your first degree, for example as a PhD student. The funds are intended for a research project that you describe in your application. The Waldemar von Frenckell Foundation (Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse) is a Finnish foundation established in 1938. Each year, it awards between 20 and 50 such grants across a wide range of disciplines.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are a Finnish citizen or resident in Finland. Clubs, associations and organisations based in Finland may also apply.
• Study stage: You are already carrying out postgraduate-level research, i.e. research that goes beyond your first degree. No funding is available for your first degree.
• Field of study: All academic disciplines are eligible, ranging from the arts, humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, medicine and engineering. Cultural and civic projects are also supported.

How to apply

You apply online through the foundation's application system. Postal and email applications are not accepted. The deadline is 15 March every year, at 23:59 for the 2026 cycle. Any references you need must also reach the foundation through the online system by the same date.

How realistic are your chances?

Every year, the foundation awards between 20 and 50 grants.

Our guide Scholarships in Finland brings together scholarships and funding opportunities that may support your postgraduate research in Finland.