Konkordia Association - Travel grants

Konkordia Association travel grant

You will receive up to 1,500 EUR for a trip to attend an international scientific conference abroad. This amount covers travel and accommodation costs only. Daily allowances and the conference registration fee are not included. The maximum amount depends on the destination. The grant is provided by the ‘Suomalainen Konkordia-liitto’ (Finnish Concordia Fund), an organisation that promotes the studies and academic careers of Finnish women.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are a woman working on your PhD in Finland.
• Citizenship: You are a Finnish citizen.
• Field of study: Any scientific discipline.
• Your role at the congress: You are giving a talk or have another agreed-upon task. You must attach an invitation confirming this.
• Timing: Your trip will take place between April and December of the year in which you apply.
• Not covered: The scholarship does not cover research stays abroad or travel associated with postdoctoral work.

How to apply

You must apply between 2 and 31 January via the association’s online funding system. You must submit a brief research proposal, a copy of your Master’s degree certificate, a CV, two references and the invitation confirming your role at the conference. Decisions will be published on the online system in March or April. If your application is rejected, you will not receive an individual notification.

How realistic are your chances?

In the year 2025, the association received 162 applications for travel grants, which represents an increase compared with the 139 applications received in the year 2024. Across all funding categories, the association awards more than 100 grants each year and pays out approximately 300,000 euros annually.

If you are looking for further funding opportunities to support your academic career in Finland, our guide Scholarships in Finland brings together a wide range of options.