Deadline: 27-Apr-2026
The Team Finland Knowledge Programme supports collaborative projects between Finnish and Ukrainian higher education institutions to rebuild and enhance Ukraine’s higher education sector. Grants of up to €80,000 fund capacity building, academic cooperation, student and staff mobility, and joint curriculum development.
What is the Team Finland Knowledge Programme?
This programme aims to strengthen academic collaboration between Finland and Ukraine, promoting joint educational activities, curriculum innovation, and enhanced mobility. It prioritises projects that foster long-term cooperation, improve institutional capacity, and support the rebuilding of Ukraine’s higher education sector.
Program Objectives
- Strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions in Finland and Ukraine
- Support capacity building and institutional development in Ukraine
- Promote joint educational activities across degree levels
- Facilitate student and staff mobility
- Encourage curriculum development, digital teaching, and working-life cooperation
Funding Details
- Maximum Grant Amount: €80,000 per project
- Eligible Costs:
- Organisational Costs: Teaching materials, online course delivery, event organisation, and other project-related expenses
- Travel Costs: Mobility-related expenses for students and staff between Finland and Ukraine
- Salary Costs: Up to 50% of total funding for project-related staff
- Funding Management: Coordinating Finnish institution is responsible for financial accountability and reporting
Who is Eligible?
- Projects must be coordinated by a Finnish higher education institution
- At least one Ukrainian higher education partner must be involved
- Applications must include commitment letters from all participating institutions
- Complete submissions must be submitted via the designated online system
How to Apply
- Confirm Eligibility: Ensure a Finnish coordinating institution and at least one Ukrainian partner are involved
- Develop Project Proposal: Include objectives, work plan, budget breakdown, and expected outcomes
- Obtain Commitment Letters: Secure letters of support from all participating institutions
- Submit Application: Complete submission through the official online system before the deadline
- Evaluation and Funding: Projects are assessed for relevance, feasibility, and impact; awarded funding is managed by the Finnish coordinating institution
Why It Matters
- Enhances the capacity and resilience of Ukraine’s higher education institutions
- Encourages long-term international academic partnerships
- Supports mobility and knowledge exchange between Finnish and Ukrainian students and staff
- Promotes innovative approaches to teaching, digital learning, and curriculum development
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to include all required commitment letters
- Submitting through unofficial channels or after the deadline
- Exceeding funding limits or misallocating budget categories
- Lack of a Finnish coordinating institution or Ukrainian partner
FAQs
1. Who can coordinate a project? A Finnish higher education institution.
2. What is the maximum funding per project? €80,000.
3. Can salary costs be funded? Yes, up to 50% of the total grant.
4. Are Ukrainian institutions eligible to apply independently? No, they must partner with a Finnish coordinating institution.
5. What types of costs are covered? Organisational, travel, and salary costs related to project implementation.
6. How are applications submitted? Only through the designated online system.
7. What happens if commitment letters are missing? The application will be deemed ineligible.
Conclusion
The Team Finland Knowledge Programme empowers Finnish and Ukrainian higher education institutions to collaborate on rebuilding and enhancing academic capacity in Ukraine. By funding mobility, curriculum development, and joint educational initiatives, the programme fosters sustainable partnerships and strengthens the Ukrainian higher education sector.
For more information, visit Finnish National Agency for Education.