SYLFF Fund - Scholarship

SYLFF scholarship at the University of Helsinki

You will receive a one-off grant of 25,000 EUR to fund a full year of research. Of this amount, 1,600 euros are earmarked for equipment and consumables. As a rule, two grants are awarded per round. The funding comes from a fund established at the University of Helsinki in 1991 to support doctoral students who may go on to hold leading positions in the public, political or international sectors. As a grant holder, you can also apply for additional funding through the international SYLFF network.

Who can apply

• Level: You are a PhD student. Master’s students are not eligible to apply.
• University: You are enrolled at the University of Helsinki and hold a valid authorisation to study at doctoral level.
• Field of study: Your research focuses on the fields of international relations, Asian and African studies, or social and cultural anthropology.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Grades: You can look back on an outstanding academic career.

How to apply

You apply through the University of Helsinki grant portal. The deadline is 4 February each year. You submit a research plan and a CV as PDF files. You do not need reference letters.

Our guide Scholarships in Finland collects further grants and funding opportunities for researchers based in Finland.