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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PDF version: 2024-25 Fulbright Finland Foundation grantees
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CV Catalog of the Fulbright Finland Foundation Grantees to the U.S. 2024-25
Situation as of December 3, 2024
ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars
for research
Virtanen, Pirjo Kristiina
Indigenous Studies
Biocultural Diversity and Onto-Epistemic Structures
University of Helsinki
University of California, Davis, CA
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Helsinki
11 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Senior Scholars Program: 1
ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars
for post-doctoral research
Kolehmainen, Pekka
North American Studies
The Conceptual Language of Antifeminism and Reactionary Realignment in the United States
University of Turku
University of California, Berkeley, CA
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Turku
7 months, beginning September 2024
Launonen, Lari
Theology
Cognitive Science of Religion and Natural Knowledge of God
University of Helsinki
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ
4 months, beginning February 2025
Railo, Jesse
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Global and Microlocal Analysis for Geometric Integral Transforms
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Stanford University, CA
The grant is cost-shared with LUT University
6 months, beginning January 2025
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Research Grants for Junior Scholars Program: 3
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration
for a short research visit in the U.S.
Kapiainen, Emmi
Reproductive Biology
Exploring the Endometrium: Studies on Molecular Mechanisms Affecting Female Fertility
University of Oulu
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
2,5 months, beginning September 2024
Leiwo, Lotta
Folklore Studies
Archival Research and Collaboration for Dissertation Project “Knowing Nature”
University of Helsinki
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
5 weeks, beginning October 2024
Sorvari, Katariina
Consumer Behaviour
Making Sense of Moral Calls to Account on Social Media
University of Vaasa
Suffolk University, MA
2 months, beginning October 2024
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
Kähkönen, Juho
Law
The Future of Sustainable Arctic Logistics and Transportation
University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
Dartmouth College, NH
Program term: September 2024 - February 2026
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 - February 2026
Middleton, Alexandra
Social Sciences
Bridging the Gap: Just Transition, Energy Security, and Critical Minerals Management in the Arctic
University of Oulu
Harvard University, MA
Program term: September 2024 - February 2026
Total grantees for Fulbright Arctic Initiative Research Awards Program: 3
ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows
for pre-doctoral research
Jäntti, Bruno
Political Science
Advancement of Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law in EU Foreign Policy
University of Helsinki
Harvard University, MA
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Helsinki
6 months, beginning August 2024
Salenius, Karoliina
Bioinformatics
Transcript Isoform Profiling in the Developing Brain Using Long-Read Sequencing
Tampere University
New York Genome Center, NY
The grant is cost-shared with Tampere University
6 months, beginning September 2024
Wahlsten, Johan
Political Science
Capital Moves? The International Governance of Capital Flow Regulation After Global Financial Crises
University of Helsinki
Georgetown University, DC
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Helsinki
6 months, beginning September 2024
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows Program: 3
Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award
for doctoral students, post-doctoral scholars, and professionals in the fields of Business, Economics, and Technology. Program in cooperation with KAUTE Foundation
Abdullai, Abdul-Rauf Larry
Technology and Sustainability
Collective Action Towards Responsibility and Sustainability of Digital Technologies
LUT University, Lappeenranta
University of Michigan, MI
12 months, beginning August 2024
Abu-Danso, Emmanuel
Environmental Technology
Fundamentals of Critical Metals Separation From Mine Wastewater by Geo-Inspired Materials
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
Ames National Laboratory, IA
6 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for the Fulbright-KAUTE Foundation Award: 2
Fulbright-Idman Grant
for senior secondary school graduates from the Tampere City Region to complete a master's degree in a U.S. university
Kaarsalo, Eero
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Completing a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the U.S.
Aalto University, Espoo
University of Southern California, CA
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright-Idman Grant Program: 1
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grants
for graduate studies and doctoral research
Biorac Haaja, Isabella
International Relations and Global Communications
Completing a master’s degree in International Relations and Global Communications in the U.S.
Swedish School of Social Science, Helsinki
Syracuse University, NY
9 months, beginning August 2024
Laine, Riku
Criminology
Criminal Behavior and Voting During Life Course
University of Helsinki
Harvard University, MA
The grant is cost-shared with the University of Helsinki
10 months, beginning September 2024
Mäkinen, Joona
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Completing a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution in the U.S.
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Georgetown University, DC
The Fulbright Finland Centennial Award
10 months, beginning August 2024
Sokolova, Lada
Construction Management
Completing a master’s degree in Construction Management in the U.S.
Independent Scholar
New York University, NY
9 months, beginning September 2024
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant Program: 4
Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistants
for teaching Finnish and graduate studies
Lewis, Natalie
Finnish Language
Finnish Language Teaching Assistant
University of Oulu
University of Washington, WA
9 months, beginning September 2024
Ojala, Emma
Class Teacher Education and Special Education
Finnish Language Teaching Assistant
Graduate of the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant Program: 2
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant
funded by the Finland-America Educational Trust Fund
Ferrer Sarría, Eeva
International Relations and Global Health
Exchange Studies in the U.S.
University College Maastricht, Netherlands
American University, D.C.
4 months, beginning August 2024
Hindsberg, Christian
Economics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Economics in the U.S.
Graduate of United World College Robert Bosch College, Germany
Washington and Lee University, VA
9 months, beginning August 2024
Pietarinen, Marcus
Economics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Economics in the U.S.
Helsingin Suomalainen yhteiskoulu, Helsinki
Stanford University, CA
9 months, beginning September 2024
Tiitinen, Minea
Computer Science and Linguistics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
Ressu Upper Secondary School, Helsinki
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant Program: 4
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
semester-long program for primary and secondary level educators
Illman, Veera
Education and Foreign Language Teaching
Teaching and Supporting Students With Multilingual Backgrounds in the Foreign Language Classroom
Meilahti Comprehensive School, Helsinki
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
4 months, beginning August 2024
Kastikainen, Matti
Special Education
Productive Learning – Recognizing Curricular Goals Achieved Outside of Classroom
Sompio School, Kerava
University of Rochester, NY
4 months, beginning August 2024
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.
Clements (née Carlson), Emily
Music Therapy
Building Pathways for U.S.-Finland Exchange in the Research and Practice of Music Therapy
University of Jyväskylä
University of Houston, TX
2 weeks, beginning October 2024
Galarza, Juan
Bioinformatics
Oulu-Miami Educational Partnership
University of Oulu
University of Miami, FL
2 weeks, beginning November 2024
Kanervo, Riikka
Social Policy
Institutional Partnership Building in the Field of Social Services and Social Work
Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Vantaa
Nazareth University, NY
5 weeks, beginning TBC
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Institutional Partnership Building: 3
ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grants
for professional development projects
Talasniemi, Anna
Art Education and Heritage Studies
Museums for Future: Museums as Sites for Societal and Ethical Discussion and Change
University of Jyväskylä
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
5 months, beginning January 2025
Total grantees for ASLA-Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grants: 1
Fulbright Finland Renewal Grants
for continuing studies after the initial grant year
Asikainen, Antti
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant 2021-22
Physics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Physics in the U.S.
Graduate of Mikkeli Upper Secondary School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
9 months, beginning September 2024
Hakala, Olivia
ASLA-Fulbright Graduate Grant 2023-24
Sociology
Completing a doctoral degree in Sociology
University of Helsinki
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ
9 months, beginning August 2024
Haverinen, Patrik
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant 2021-22
Political Science
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in the U.S.
Graduate of Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu
Yale University, CT
9 months, beginning September 2024
Kosonen, Malin
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant 2022-23
Economics
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Economics in the U.S.
Gymnasiet Grankulla Samskola, Kauniainen
University of Pennsylvania, PA
9 months, beginning September 2024
Nurminen, Terhi
Fulbright Finland Undergraduate Grant 2021-22
Liberal Arts
Completing a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts in the U.S.
Graduate of Väddö Folkhögskola, Sweden
University of Pennsylvania, PA
9 months, beginning September 2024
Peltomäki, Maria
Fulbright Finland Partnership Award with Vanderbilt University
Psychology
Completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology in the U.S.
Graduate of Kauhajoki Upper Secondary School, Kauhajoki
Vanderbilt University, TN
Hilppa A.K. Roby Scholarship
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright Finland Renewal Grants: 6
Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program
for lecturing and research in higher education institutions in Finland
Goodwin, Julie
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Pediatric Nephrology
Allostatic Load and Pediatric Origins of Adult Hypertension
Yale University, CT
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 months, Flex grant for academic years 2023-25
Hackney, Anthony
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Physiology and Nutrition Exercise
Endocrinology: Hormonal-Based Changes Associated With Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 months, Flex grant for academic years 2023-25
Hou, Su-I
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Sciences
Public Health, Health Promotion, and Education
Leverage Digital Technology for Health 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
Lunney, Glynn
Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics
Intellectual Property Law
Transforming Copyright
Texas A&M University, TX
Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki
3 months, beginning March 2025
Wang, Gang
Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics
Business Management
Leadership, Acquisition Premium, and Human Resource Management: A Two-Study Project With Teaching
Florida State University, FL
Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki
3 months, beginning August 2024
Wilson, Joshua
Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies
American Conservative Politics
Pulling Threads to Weave New Cloth: Understanding Conservatism’s Political Development
University of Denver, CO
University of Helsinki
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program: 6
Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Bultman, Thomas
Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award
Ecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Using Fungal Endophyte Mixtures to Promote Sustainable Grazing Food Systems in Finland
Hope College, MI
University of Turku
5,5 months, beginning January 2025
Elder, Kate
Fulbright-VTT Award in Science, Technology and Innovation
Materials Science and Engineering
Establishing Process-Structure Links During Additive Manufacturing of High-Entropy Alloys
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo
6 months, beginning August 2024
Euskirchen, Eugénie
Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award
Terrestrial Ecosystem Science
Extreme Events and Carbon Cycling in Northern Peatlands: Implications for Global Climate Feedbacks
University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK
University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu; University of Helsinki
6 months, beginning August 2024
Fowler, Amy
Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award
Ecology
Ecosystem-Level Effects of a Novel Invasive Species in Finland's Archipelago Sea
George Mason University, VA
University of Turku
6 months, beginning July 2024
Hayes, Jarrod
Fulbright Iceland-National Science Foundation Arctic Security Award to Iceland and Finland
Security Studies/International Security
The Future of the Arctic: Changing Practices of Security in a Changing Environment
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
University of Turku
3 months, beginning January 2025
Ho, Chun-Hsing
Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award
Construction Engineering and Transportation
Evaluating the Impact of Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Moisture Damage on Pavement Performance in Finland
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
Tampere University
6 months, beginning January 2025
Kim, Daekwan
Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award
Business, Management, and Marketing
Global vs Regional Industry 4.0 Ecosystems and Their Performance and Sustainability Implications
Florida State University, FL
University of Vaasa
4 months, beginning September 2024
Lin, Xiaomao
Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences
Climate Science
A Non-Steady-State and High-Frequency Chamber Study for Tree-Stem Methane Emission
Kansas State University, KS
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
8 months, beginning August 2024
Marttinen, Risto
Physical Education Pedagogy
Beyond PISA: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Finnish Physical Activity and Education
George Mason University, VA
University of the Arts Helsinki
5 months, beginning January 2025
McClintock, Madison
Mid-Career Professional Development Program
Film Production
Finnish Folk Art: Exploring Cultural Identity and Sense of Place
Self-Employed
Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä
5 months, beginning January 2025
Newmark Engberg, Julianne
Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award
Technical and Professional Communication
UX+You: The Technical & Professional Communication Student’s Intro to Usability & User Experience
University of New Mexico, NM
Tampere University
10 months, beginning August 2024
Shortridge, Julie
Fulbright-University of Oulu Scholar Award
Environmental Engineering
Socio-Environmental Modeling of Climate Change Tipping Points in a Rapidly-Warming Arctic
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
University of Oulu
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: 12
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
For U.S. doctoral candidates who conduct dissertation research outside the United States for 6-12 months on non-Western foreign languages and area studies.
Slavutskiy, Ilya
History
Road Not Taken – The Ukrainian Socialist Revolutionaries and the Socialist Constellation in Ukraine
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ
National Library of Finland, Helsinki
2 months, beginning March 2025
Total grant term 9 months in Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Finland
Total grantees for Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program: 1
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 U.S. Student Program
Those in the U.S. Student Program will be in Finland at least for 1 academic year.
Asmus, Ava
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Marketing and Business
Completing a master’s degree in International Marketing Management
Graduate of Hope College, MI
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Conroy, Paul
Fulbright-University of Helsinki Graduate Award
Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies
Completing a master's degree in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies
Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY
University of Helsinki
Fazio, Jenna
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
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
Education
Completing a master's degree in Education and Learning
Graduate of Duke University, NC
University of Turku
Moje, Katelyn
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Social Sciences
Completing a master's degree in Sociotechnical Systems and Sustainability Transitions
Graduate of Iowa State University, IA
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Nguyen, Anh
Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award
Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems
Completing a master’s degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering
Graduate of the University of New Hampshire, NH
Aalto University, Espoo
Rod, Lauren
Fulbright-LUT University Graduate Award
Business Administration
Completing a master's degree in International Marketing Management
Graduate of Boise State University, ID
LUT University, Lappeenranta
Schirmacher, Natalie
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award
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
Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Completing a master's degree in Accessibility and Diversity in Digital Services, Sustainable Societies and Digitalisation
Graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Tampere University
Total grantees for Fulbright U.S. Student Program: 9
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Renewals
for continuing master’s degree studies after the initial grant year
Friel, Chase
Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award 2023-24
Social Policy
Completing a master's degree in Inequalities, Interventions, and New Welfare State
Graduate of North Park University, IL
University of Turku
9 months, beginning August 2024
Total grantees for Fulbright U.S. Student Program Renewals: 1
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program
a semester-long program for primary and secondary level educators
Barnett, David
Education
The Role of Environmental Education in Promoting Student Mental Health
Royal Oak High School, MI
University of Helsinki
4 months, beginning January 2025
Bartkowski, Ann
English Language Development (ELD)
Learning in a New Country: Finnish Lessons on Education for Newcomer Students
Everett Middle School, CA
University of Turku
5 months, beginning January 2025
Hull, Samantha
Library Media
Librarians as Structural Supports: From Information Literacy to Transitional Student Moments
Ephrata Senior High School, PA
University of Jyväskylä
5 months, beginning January 2025
Vaa, Kitten
Education
Empowering Hope and Action: Sustainability Education Tools for the Primary Classroom
Highland Terrace Elementary, WA
University of Helsinki
3 months, beginning January 2025
Total grantees for Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program: 4
Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program
for U.S. K-12 school and district administrators to develop innovative approaches to important issues in their communities, share best practices, and build global networks to drive change that benefits all students. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government. The prpgram takes place over 10 days in January 2025.
Buss, Cristina
Education Administration
Visions in Education Charter School, CA
Cheser, Karen
Education Administration
Durango School District 9-R, CO
Cwikiel, Wilfred
Education Administration
Beaver Island Community School, MI
LaCaze, Danna
Education Administration
Natchitoches Parish School Board, LA
Lai, Nancy
Education Administration
Rusdale Continuation School, CA
Luckett, Serenity
Education Administration
Highland Elementary, MS
McClurg, Melissa
Education Administration
Mercer County Educational Service Center, OH
Pulphus, Joyce
Education Administration
Bronx Design & Construction Academy, NY
Staley, Maggie
Education Administration
Rogue Primary School, OR
Swanson, Matthew
Education Administration
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, IL
Whyte, Marcos
Education Administration
Stone Mountain Middle School, CA
Total grantees for Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program: 11
Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award
Information on awarded grants will be updated after selections have been made.
Total grantees for the Friends of Fulbright Finland Alumni Enrichment Award:
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 universities and universities of applied sciences
Andonian, Lynne
Education
Developing the Course: Community Based Interventions
San Jose State University, CA
JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä
2 weeks, beginning September 2024
Brush, Jennifer
Gerontology and Dementia Care
Building Staff Competency in Person-Centered Care Using Montessori
Brush Development Company, OH
Suomen MuistiMontessori ry, Espoo
2 weeks, beginning September 2024
Leavengood, Scott
Agriculture
Innovation Management in Wood Industry
Oregon State University, OR
University of Helsinki
4 weeks, beginning October 2024
Pullins, Ellen
Business Administration
Advancing International Business & Sales Education
University of Toledo, OH
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
2 weeks, beginning September 2024
Salles, Felipe
Music and Jazz Studies
Brazilian Jazz Composition and Performance Residence
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki; UMO Helsinki
2 weeks, beginning October 2024
Simpson, Amber
Education
Developing Formal and Non-Formal STEAM Education
Binghampton University, NY
University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
4 weeks, beginning April 2025
Stiegmann, Regan
Public/Global Health
Defense Performance Interventions in Finland and in the USA
Rocky Vista University, CO
University of Helsinki
3 weeks, beginning April 2025
Williams, Holly
Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Multinational Approach to Criminological Theory – US/Finland
Clemson University, SC
Tampere University
2 weeks, beginning May 2025
Information on awarded grants will be updated after selections have been made.
Total grantees for Fulbright Specialist Program: 8
TOTAL NUMBER OF GRANTEES
Situation as of December 3, 2024:
Finnish grantees: 38
U.S. grantees: 53
Total: 91
