Fulbright Finland Foundation grant programs offer students, scholars, teachers, and professionals in Finland and in the U.S. unique possibilities to carry out study and research projects. The Fulbright Finland Foundation grantees are cultural ambassadors and future change makers whose projects have potential for a large impact while building bridges between the U.S. and Finland.
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CV Catalog of the Fulbright Finland Foundation Grantees to the U.S. 2025-26
CV Catalog of the Fulbright Finland Foundation Grantees to Finland 2025-26
Situation as of September 5, 2025
ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars
for research
Korja, Riikka
Developmental Psychology
Brain Characteristics, Self-Regulation, and Early Life Exposures
University of Turku
Columbia University, NY
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Turku
6 months, beginning January 2026
Rousu, Juho
Machine Learning
Representation Learning for Small Molecule Interactions and Function
Aalto University, Espoo
Tufts University, MA
The grant is cost-shared with Aalto University
3 months, beginning September 2025
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars Program: 2
ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars
for post-doctoral research
Kuikka, Eeva
Russian Studies
Thinking Russia’s “Small-Numbered Indigenous Peoples of the North” in Global Context of Indigeneity
Tampere University
University of Washington, WA
The grant is cost-shared with Tampere University
4 months, beginning September 2025
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars Program: 1
The Fulbright Finland Foundation and Nokia Foundation Fellowship for Junior Scholars
Tervo, Nuutti
Radio Engineering, Wireless Communications
Generalized Analog-Digital Optimization of Nonlinear Sub-THz Power Amplifiers in Antenna Arrays
University of Oulu
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
6,5 months, beginning August 2025
Total grantees for the Fulbright Finland Foundation and Nokia Foundation Fellowship for Junior Scholars: 1
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration
for a short research visit in the U.S.
Kositsky, Adam
Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship
Biomechanics
Mechanobiology of Tendon Regeneration: From the Lab to Practice
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
University of California, Davis, CA
4 weeks, beginning November 2025
Leppälä, Kristina
Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship
Innovation Management
Bridging Sustainability Research and Research Methodologies Between the University of Eastern Finland and Stanford University
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
Stanford University, CA
3 weeks, beginning October 2025
Pajula, Johanna
Health Sciences
The Long-Term Health and Well-Being of Family Members of Children with Disabilities or Long-Term Health Conditions
Tampere University
University of Washington, WA
3 months, beginning March 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration Program: 3
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research Awards
for research collaboration and participation in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative Program
Joona, Tanja
International Relations
Arctic Terra Nullius and Just Green Transition
University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
Northern Arizona University, AZ; University of Delaware, DE
Program term: September 2024 - April 2026
Kähkönen, Juho
Climate Law
The Future of Sustainable Arctic Logistics and Transportation
University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
Dartmouth College, NH; Harvard University, MA
Program term: September 2024 - April 2026
Middleton, Alexandra
Economics and Business Administration
Bridging the Gap: Just Transition, Energy Security, and Critical Minerals Management in the Arctic
University of Oulu
Harvard University, MA
Program term: September 2024 - April 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research Awards Program: 3
ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows
for pre-doctoral research
Dickman, Jaakko
Political Science and North American Studies
21st-century Antiwar Visual Politics in the United States
John Morton Center for North American Studies, Turku
New York University, NY
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Turku
6 months, beginning October 2025
Oreschnikoff, Aleksis
International Relations
Research Infrastructures and Arctic Security
University of Helsinki
Harvard University, MA
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Helsinki
6 months, beginning January 2026
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program: 2
Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award
for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars in the fields of Business, Economics, and Technology. Program in cooperation with KAUTE Foundation
Suviranta, Rosa
Digital Humanities
Developing a Microwork Framework for Research: Bridging the Perspectives of Workers and Researchers
University of Helsinki
Northeastern University, MA
6 months, beginning October 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award: 1
Fulbright Finland Foundation Graduate Fellowship Awards
Hakavuori, Joel
The Fulbright Finland Foundation and Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Pure Mathematics
Lefschetz Theory and L2-Invariants
Sorbonne University, Paris
University of Michigan, MI
9 months, beginning September 2025
Holmberg, Daniel
The Fulbright Finland Foundation and KAUTE Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Machine Learning on Graph Data
Develop Physics-Inspired Machine Learning Algorithms for Astrophysics Applications
University of Helsinki
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
12 months, beginning August 2025
Lu, Haiying
The Fulbright Finland Foundation and Idman Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Finance
Completing a master’s degree in Finance
Graduate of Aalto University, Espoo
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT, MA
Program term: August 2025 - December 2026
Total grantees for The Fulbright Finland Foundation Graduate Fellowship Awards: 3
Fulbright-Idman Grant
for senior secondary school graduates from the Tampere City Region to complete a master's degree in a U.S. university
Saleva, Marja
Photo-Based Visual Art
Completing a master's degree in Fine Arts
Graduate of Turku University of Applied Sciences
Pratt Institute, NY
Program term: August 2025 - May 2027
Total grantees for Fulbright-Idman Grant Program: 1
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grants
for graduate studies and doctoral research
Roos, Stella
Journalism
Completing a master’s degree in Journalism
Graduate of the University College London
CUNY - City University of New York, NY
12 months, beginning August 2025
Ylinen, Mirjami
Energy and Environmental Law
Completing a master's degree in Environmental Law
Graduate of the University of Helsinki
University of Connecticut, CT
9 months, beginning August 2025
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant Program: 2
Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistants
for teaching Finnish and graduate studies
Komulainen, Alma
Finnish Language
Finnish Language Teaching Assistant
University of Helsinki
University of Washington, WA
The Fulbright Finland Centennial Award
9 months, beginning September 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program: 1
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Program
funded by the Finland-America Educational Trust Fund
Ahonen, Aaro
Civil Engineering
Exchange Studies
LUT University, Lappeenranta
University of Florida, FL
5 months, beginning August 2025
Ahonen, Fiona
Digital Media Leadership
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Leadership
Graduate of Mäkelänrinteen lukio, Helsinki
University of Northern Iowa, IA
9 months, beginning August 2025
Lindström, Stella
Theater and Acting
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts
Graduate of Schildt Upper Secondary School, Jyväskylä
California Lutheran University, CA
9 months, beginning August 2025
Talka, Sara
Design
Exchange Studies
Aalto University, Espoo
ArtCenter College of Design, CA
4 months, beginning September 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant Program: 4
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
semester-long program for primary and secondary level educators
Kupiainen, Jouni
Visual Arts
Comics in Education: Teaching Methods and Youth Engagement
Saarnilaakso School, Espoo
University of Rochester, NY
4 months, beginning August 2025
Ylipulli, Sari
Education and Foreign Language Teaching
Tackling the Challenge of Polarization in Classroom
Jaakko Ilkka Middle School, Ilmajoki
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
4 months, beginning August 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program: 2
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Institutional Partnership Building
for a short visit in the U.S.
Bask, Sini
Philosophy
Partnership Building in Teacher Training
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
The Ohio State University, OH
2 weeks, beginning September 2025
Tamelander, Tobias
Marine Biology
Research Development Offices and Practices for Supporting Competitive Research Proposals
University of Helsinki
Stanford University, CA; University of California, Berkeley, CA
2 weeks, beginning August 2025
Valtakari, Kasper
Research Management
Institutional Partnership Building IUI – HH: Online Courses, Exchange and Research
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
Indiana University Indianapolis, IN
3 months, beginning February 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Institutional Partnership Building: 3
The Fulbright Finland Foundation Fellowship for Mid-Career Professionals
for professional development projects
Kariola, Tarja
STEM Science Education
Discover by Doing - Exploring Science Education in the U.S.
LUMA Centre Päijät-Häme
Clemson University, SC
The grant is cost-shared with LUMA Centre Päijät-Häme
3 months, beginning September 2025
Total grantees for The Fulbright Finland Foundation Fellowship for Mid-Career Professionals: 1
Fulbright Finland Renewal Grants
for continuing studies after the initial grant year
Biorac Haaja, Isabella
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2024-25
International Relations and Global Communications
Completing a master’s degree in International Relations and Global Communications
Swedish School of Social Science, Helsinki
Syracuse University, NY
5 months, beginning August 2025
Kosonen, Malin
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Program 2022-23
Business, Economics and Public Policy
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Economics
Gymnasiet Grankulla Samskola, Kauniainen
University of Pennsylvania, PA
9 months, beginning August 2025
Mäkinen, Joona
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2024-25
Peace & Conflict Resolution
Completing a master’s degree in Peace & Conflict Resolution
Trinity College Dublin
Georgetown University, DC
5 months, beginning August 2025
Sokolova, Lada
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2024-25
Construction Management
Completing a master’s degree in Construction Management
Aalto University, Espoo
New York University, NY
9 months, beginning September 2025
Tiitinen, Minea
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Program 2024-25
Computer Science and Linguistics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Ressu High School, Helsinki
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT, MA
9 months, beginning August 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Renewal Grants: 5
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators
short-term programs for secondary school educators
Information on awarded grants will be available after selections have been made
Total grantees for Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary School Educators:
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Professionals
short-term programs for scholars
Information on awarded grants will be available after selections have been made
Total grantees for Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Professionals:
Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program
for lecturing and research in higher education institutions in Finland
Beyer, Andreas
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Cardiovascular Physiology
Genetic Predisposition to Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Cancer Patients
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 months, Flex grant for academic years 2025-27
Brown, Keith
Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in North American Studies at the University of Helsinki
Anthropology
Deadly Entanglements: Europe and the United States in the Long 20th Century
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
University of Helsinki
9 months, beginning August 2025
Hong, OiSaeng
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Nursing Science and Public Health
Exploring Inclusion of Sauna Bath in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Firefighters
University of California, San Francisco, CA
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 months, Flex grant for academic years 2025-27
Hou, Su-I
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Public Health, Health Promotion and Education
Leverage Digital Technology for Healthy Aging in Community – Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
University of Central Florida, FL
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 months, Flex grant for academic years 2024-26
Vaiman, Vlad
Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics
Management
Managing Talents and Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Artificially Intelligent Colleagues into Workplace Ecosystems
California Lutheran University, CA
Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki
4 months, Flex grant for academic years 2025-26
Total grantees for Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program: 5
Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Becker, Edward
Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award
Architecture
Design and Development Models for Sustainable Multifamily Housing in Mass Timber
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA
Tampere University
10 months, beginning August 2025
Bird, Robert
Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award
Business Law
Legal Strategy Meets Legal Design: Developing Strategic Legal Design in Finland
University of Connecticut, CT
University of Vaasa
4 months, beginning August 2025
Bui, Quang “Neo”
Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award
Information Systems
Dynamic Capabilities and Cybersecurity Resilience
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
University of Vaasa
5 months, beginning August 2025
Hintz, Elizabeth
Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award
Health Communication
Promoting Resilience for Finnish Health Care Workers Through Communication Skills Training
University of Connecticut, CT
Tampere University
3 months, beginning January 2026
Lupien, Sandra
Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award
Mass Timber Ecosystem Development and Policy
Cataloging, Analyzing, and Comparing Policies and Initiatives to Advance Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Manufacture
Michigan State University, MI
University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
6 months, Flex grant for academic years 2025-26
Murillo, Angela
Fulbright-Haaga-Helia Scholar Award
Information Science
Expanding Global Classroom Curriculum to Deepen International Collaboration
Indiana University Indianapolis, IN
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
5,5 months, beginning January 2026
Nain, Amrinder
Fulbright-University of Oulu Scholar Award
Mechanical Engineering
Integrin-Nucleus Axis in Cancer Cell Migration and Mitosis on Fibrous Environments
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
University of Oulu
6 months, beginning January 2026
Rameshbabu, Anjali
Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award
Occupational Psychology
Social Connection at Work: Understanding the Finnish Work Culture and Sharing the Total Worker Health Approach to Worker Wellbeing
Oregon Health & Science University, OR
Tampere University
3 months, beginning August 2025
Zhuang, Qianlai
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences
Climate Science
Investigating the Role of Peatlands and Wildfires in Environment and Climate Change Over the Arctic
Purdue University, IN
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
5 months, beginning August 2025
Total grantees for Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: 9
Fulbright Finland Foundation Fellowship Awards
Laguna, Ana
Fulbright Finland Foundation and University of Oulu Fellowship Award
Health Humanities
Bridging Humanities and Healthcare: A Curriculum for Empathy and Interdisciplinary Learning
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, NJ
University of Oulu
3,5 months, beginning October 2025
Midgette, Allegra
Fulbright Finland Foundation and Tampere University Fellowship Award
Home Economics Teacher Education
Learning How to Care: An Investigation Into the Finnish Educational Approach
Texas A&M University, TX
Tampere University
4 months, beginning January 2026
Yen, Alan
Fulbright Finland Foundation and Turku University of Applied Sciences Fellowship Award
Human Resources Management
Building an Inclusive Work Environment: Sexual Orientation Diversity in the Hospitality Industry
Ball State University, IN
Turku University of Applied Sciences
5 months, beginning January 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Foundation Fellowship Awards: 3
Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Hill, TL
Management
Impact Measurement and Stakeholder Governance of Community-University Research Collaboratives
Temple University, PA
University of Vaasa
2,5 months, Flex grant for academic year 2024-25
Total grantees for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award: 1
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research Award
Gordon, Heather
Interdisciplinary Studies
Indigenous Sovereignty & Arctic Security: Human Rights and Environmental Justice in Governance
Independent Researcher
University of Lapland – Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi
1,5 months, beginning October 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research Program: 1
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Those in the U.S. Student Program will be in Finland at least for 1 academic year.
Anzenberger, Robert
Fulbright Finland Doctoral Award
Finnish-U.S. Diplomatic History
America’s Favorite Republic? Finnish-US Relations from 1917-1946
University of Kentucky, KY
University of Oulu
Blair, Ariana
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award
Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Completing a master’s degree in Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Research
Graduate of University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI
Tampere University
Bommireddy, Laya
Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award
Sociology and Economics
Completing a master’s degree in Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State
Graduate of Wellesley College, MA
University of Turku
Boyett, Emily
Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award
Global Politics and Communication
Completing a master’s degree in Global Politics and Communication
Graduate of University of Missouri, MO
University of Helsinki
Caldwell, Dana
Fulbright-University of Jyväskylä Graduate Award
Analytical Chemistry
Completing a master’s degree in Chemistry and Analytics for Circular Economy
Graduate of Bryn Mawr College, PA
University of Jyväskylä
Christensen, T. Beckett
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award
Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution
Completing a master’s degree in Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Research
Graduate of Cornell College, IA
Tampere University
Dioguardi, Amelia
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Sustainability Science
Completing a master’s degree in Sustainability Science and Solutions
Graduate of Villanova University, PA
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Flynn, Matthew
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Social Science
Completing a master’s degree in Digital Social Science
Graduate of Washington and Lee University, VA
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Hall, Eli
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Social Sciences
Completing a master’s degree in Technology, Environment and Societal Change
Graduate of Shepherd University, WV
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Heath, Samuel Lake
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Industrial Engineering
Completing a master’s degree in Global Management of Innovation and Technology
Graduate of Liberty University, VA
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Thompson, Kate
Fulbright Finland Doctoral Award
Forest Ecology
Hyperspectral Bioindicators for Remote Detection of Tritium Contamination
University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
University of Jyväskylä
Total grantees for Fulbright U.S. Student Program: 11
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Renewals
for continuing master’s degree studies after the initial grant year
Fazio, Jenna
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award 2024-25
Social Sciences
Completing a master's degree in Sociotechnical Systems and Sustainability Transitions
Graduate of Villanova University, PA
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Greene, Andrew
Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award 2024-25
Education
Completing a master’s degree in Education and Learning
Graduate of Duke University, NC
University of Turku
Schirmacher, Natalie
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award 2024-25
Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Research
Completing a master's degree in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Graduate of Villanova University, PA
Tampere University
Thiede, Megan
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award 2024-25
Social Sciences
Completing a master’s degree in Accessibility and Diversity in Digital Services
Graduate of University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Tampere University
Total grantees for Fulbright U.S. Student Program Renewals: 4
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program
a semester-long program for primary and secondary level educators
Ko, Elizabeth
Social and Emotional Learning
Promoting Wellbeing: Finnish Strategies for Providing Student Support Services in Elementary School
The Summit Country Day School, OH
University of Helsinki
4 months, beginning January 2026
Noble, Marc
English and Math
Enhancing Bilingual Education in the U.S. Through Insights From Finland
Sabin Dual Language Magnet School, IL
University of Helsinki
6 months, beginning January 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program: 2
Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award
Prado, Jill
Global Education and Cultural Competency
The Finland and Vermont Exchange
Greenbridge Vermont, Inc., VT
Joensuun yhteiskoulun lukio; Etelä-Tapiola Upper Secondary School, Espoo
2 months, beginning October 2025
Information on awarded grants will be updated after selections have been made.
Total grantees for the Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award: 1
Inter-Country Travel Grants
for one-week lecturing visits by U.S. Fulbright scholars, teachers, and other professionals based in another European country to Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences
Information on awarded grants will be updated after selections have been made.
Total grantees for the Inter-Country Travel Grant Program:
Fulbright Specialist Program
for short-term lecturing and professional collaboration visits by U.S. faculty and professionals to Finnish organizations, universities, and universities of applied sciences
Christie, Sian
Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship: Cross-Cultural Development at Haaga-Helia
St. Olaf College, MN
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
3 weeks, beginning August 2025
Johri, Aditya
Engineering Education
Developing Doctoral Training Practices
George Mason University, VA
Aalto University, Espoo
3 weeks, beginning September 2025
Jones, Michael
Political Science
Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Elderly Care
American Mathematical Society, MI
Tampere University
6 weeks, beginning October 2025
Kaufman, Kristen
International Relations and Subnational Diplomacy
City-To-City Co-operation to Promote Transatlantic Relations
United States Council for International Business, NY
City of Helsinki
2 weeks, beginning August 2025
Khoury, Theodore
Entrepreneurship
Supporting Impact-Driven Entrepreneurship Research at Aalto
Portland State University, OR
Aalto University, Espoo
6 weeks, beginning September 2025
Korogodsky, Alexander
Management Information Systems
Cyber-Physical Systems Innovation for Crowd Management
University of Miami, FL
University of Jyväskylä
2 weeks, beginning December 2025
Meier, Benjamin
Community Health Planning and Policy Development
Interdisciplinary Partnership for Transformative Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
Tampere University
3 weeks, beginning May 2026
Santiago-Blay, Jorge
Biology Education
Educational Outreach of Pre-Mendelian Genetic Prehistory
Independent Scholar
Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS, Helsinki
6 weeks, beginning March 2026
Stiegmann, Regan
Public/Global Health
Defense Performance Interventions in Finland and in the USA
Rocky Vista University, CO
University of Helsinki
Grant term TBC
Information on awarded grants will be updated after selections have been made.
Total grantees for Fulbright Specialist Program: 9
TOTAL NUMBER OF GRANTEES
Situation as of September 5, 2025:
Finnish grantees: 35
U.S. grantees: 46
Total: 81
