Tampereen Yliopiston Tukisäätiö - Scholarship

Vocational Education Research Fund (Ammattikasvatuksen rahasto)

You will receive a research grant of up to 2,500 EUR per month for a maximum of 3 months, amounting to a total of up to 7,500 euros. This will enable you to carry out and publish research in the field of vocational education and training. If you are currently completing your doctoral thesis, you may also apply for a separate grant to cover printing costs. The funding comes from the Tampere University Support Foundation (Tampereen Yliopiston Tukisäätiö sr). It manages this fund, which was established by the City of Hämeenlinna in the year 1989.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are currently writing your doctoral or licentiate thesis, or are already working as a researcher in this field.
• Research topic: Your work focuses on vocational education and training in the broadest sense. This encompasses the learning processes of vocational school pupils both in school and in the workplace, the training and qualifications of vocational school teachers, vocational curricula, vocational education and training as a system, and lifelong learning amongst adults.
• Field of study: The fund supports research projects in the field of vocational education and training. Technical disciplines are not eligible for funding.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Your plan: You should describe a specific research project, such as the completion of your thesis, data collection or a partial publication. You must attach a research plan setting out which part of the project the scholarship will cover.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Foundation’s funding system. You must first register. The application window opens in September and closes on 22 September at 23:59. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

If you are looking for additional research funding beyond this grant, our guide Scholarships in Finland can point you to further opportunities across Finland.