Funding & benefits
In the application, provide a cost estimate including an estimate of the annual amount of funding needed, itemised by type of expenditure (grants, travel expenses).
All funding to be applied for must be justified in the free-text field on the tab ‘Funding for the project’ as well as under item 1.4 of the research plan.
A positive funding decision is accompanied by the funding terms and conditions. Check the decision and read the funding terms and conditions. If necessary, update the popular project description.
The grant is considered to have been received when you send a request for payment (PDF) to the Academy.
Enter the funding period. The funding period is usually a two-year period when the funding is available. In the research plan, enter the planned dates of the visit (7–360 days).
Enter the grant being applied for.
Enter the travel expenses.
You must immediately notify us if you receive funding from other sources for the same purpose after your application to the Academy has been submitted.
“The personal grant covers travel and living expenses.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
for individual researcher for mobility from Finland to Japan, Taiwan or Russia The Academy of Finland’s mobility funding is based on bilateral agreements and promotes the international interaction of Finnish researchers and the internationalisation of Finnish research environments. This call for mobility grant applications applies to Japan, Taiwan and R...
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Environmental & Earth Sciences. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- The applicant is an individual researcher. The applicant must have at least a higher academic degree, but preference is given to researchers with a doctoral degree.
“The applicant must have at least a higher academic degree, but preference is given to researchers with a doctoral degree.”
Should you apply?
It suits PhD / Doctoral applicants working in Environmental & Earth Sciences. The decisive requirement, in Research Council of Finland's words, is: "The applicant must have at least a higher academic degree, but preference is given to researchers with a doctoral degree." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Environmental & Earth Sciences.
- Study destination: Finland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- CV following the template, no more than two pages
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of Mobility grant from Finland to Japan, Taiwan or Russia?
Research Council of Finland states: "The personal grant covers travel and living expenses."
Am I eligible for Mobility grant from Finland to Japan, Taiwan or Russia?
In Research Council of Finland's own words: "The applicant must have at least a higher academic degree, but preference is given to researchers with a doctoral degree."
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Research Council of Finland in Finland.
Is Mobility grant from Finland to Japan, Taiwan or Russia still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 22 September 2021). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 1 item: CV following the template, no more than two pages.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Research Council of Finland's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 27 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About Research Council of Finland
Research Council of Finland is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.