Are you planning a research visit to a university or research institute abroad?
The Researchers Abroad grant programme by the KAUTE Foundation, the Foundation for Economic Education, the Walter Ahlström Foundation and the Nokia Foundation is open for applications for research periods abroad in the fields of economics and technology from 2 March to 17 April 2026.
The grant is intended primarily for a continuous 6–12 month research visit to a foreign university or research institution. The maximum amount awarded per grant is €50,000. In total, €450,000 will be distributed this year.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Finnish citizens or permanent residents of Finland
- Be doctoral researchers, early-career postdoctoral researchers, or researchers working in a company
- Work in the fields of engineering or business (grants are not awarded for research in medicine, biotechnology, or architecture)
Read the application guidelines and apply for a grant by 17 April 2026!
International research experience from top universities — already for over 280 researchers
The goal of the Researchers Abroad programme is to support early-career researchers in business and engineering sciences in gaining experience in international research environments at universities and research institutions abroad.
“The researchers we support are building the future of Finnish business and industry. That’s why we fund research that connects Finnish expertise closely with the international scientific community. An international research period is not just another work phase — it’s an opportunity to broaden one’s perspective and develop expertise”,
says Tuomas Olkku, Executive Director of the KAUTE Foundation.
Since 2011, the programme has awarded close to €6 million in grants and funded the research visits of more than 280 researchers at foreign universities and higher education institutions.
In 2025, a total of €496,995 in grants was awarded to 19 researchers. The funded projects included research on AI infrastructure, fuel made from plastic waste, and the possibilities of robotic mobility in more challenging terrain.