Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology - Grants from the Foundation's own funds

Grants from the Foundation's own funds

You get a one-off grant to work on your doctorate at Aalto University. There are two types. The living expense grant funds your doctoral work and is worth roughly 12,000 to 22,000 EUR. The research visit grant covers a research stay abroad and is worth roughly 1,965 to 16,000 EUR, depending on where you go and for how long. You can apply for either or both. The grant is tax-free up to 27,129.93 EUR (the 2026 ceiling). The money comes from the Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology, set up by Finnish industry in 1979 to support science and engineering research at Aalto.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You are a doctoral student at Aalto University, working towards your doctoral degree.
• School: You are enrolled in one of Aalto's schools of technology (CHEM, ELEC, ENG or SCI), or in the Department of Architecture at the School of Arts (ARTS).
• Field of study: Any field of technology.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Research visit: For the research visit grant, you plan a research stay abroad as part of your doctorate.

How to apply

Register and fill in the electronic form on the Foundation's online portal. There is a separate form for each grant type. From 2027 the call opens in early autumn. The call text is expected before the summer break in 2027, with the deadline at the end of August or beginning of September 2027. Decisions come by the end of the year, and only successful applicants are contacted.