Nokia Scholarship for Doctoral Studies in ICT (Finland)

The Nokia Foundation Scholarship supports outstanding doctoral students conducting research in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) or related scientific fields. The scholarship provides funding of up to €7,500 for PhD researchers studying at Finnish universities or Finnish applicants pursuing doctoral studies abroad.

Overview of the Nokia Scholarship

The Nokia Scholarship is offered by the Nokia Foundation to support talented doctoral researchers working in ICT-related disciplines. The programme aims to encourage high-quality and efficient doctoral research while strengthening scientific development in fields connected to information and communications technologies.

The scholarship supports researchers who demonstrate strong academic progress, research excellence, and commitment to completing successful doctoral studies.

Research Areas Supported

The scholarship focuses on:

• Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
• Scientific fields contributing to ICT development.
• Advanced technological research.
• Research excellence and innovation.
• High-quality doctoral studies.

Eligible research areas may include disciplines that directly or indirectly contribute to the advancement of ICT-related science and technology.

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Nokia Scholarship aims to:

• Support promising doctoral researchers.
• Encourage efficient progress toward PhD completion.
• Promote high-quality scientific research.
• Strengthen ICT-related research capacity.
• Support future experts contributing to technological development.

Funding Support

Selected doctoral students may receive:

• Up to €7,500 scholarship funding.

Additional conditions:

• The scholarship can be awarded only once to the same individual.
• Funding is intended to support doctoral research activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be pursuing doctoral studies in ICT or a related scientific field.
• Be enrolled at a Finnish university, or be a Finnish applicant completing doctoral studies abroad.
• Demonstrate strong progress in their PhD research.
• Show evidence of high-quality academic work.

The scholarship is particularly suitable for doctoral students who have already achieved significant progress in their research.

Preferred Stage of Doctoral Research

The ideal time to apply is when applicants have:

• One or more accepted research publications.
• Publications that are expected to contribute to their doctoral dissertation.
• A demonstrated record of productive and high-quality research.

Applicants should be able to show:

• Research achievements.
• Academic publications.
• Progress toward completing their doctoral thesis.

Supervisor Recommendation Requirement

Each applicant must obtain a commitment statement from their principal doctoral supervisor.

The supervisor must be:

• A professor.
• A docent.
• A senior scientist.

The supervisor must belong to the university where the applicant is completing their doctoral degree.

The statement must be submitted directly by the supervisor through the electronic application system.

Selection Considerations

Applications are expected to be assessed based on:

• Quality and relevance of the doctoral research.
• Applicant’s research progress.
• Academic achievements.
• Contribution to ICT-related scientific development.
• Evidence of successful doctoral study progress.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should:

• Highlight accepted publications and research contributions.
• Clearly explain how their research advances ICT or related fields.
• Demonstrate progress toward PhD completion.
• Obtain a strong supervisor statement.
• Present a clear and focused research profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Nokia Scholarship?

Doctoral students conducting research in ICT or related scientific fields at Finnish universities, as well as Finnish applicants pursuing doctoral studies abroad, can apply.

What is the maximum scholarship amount?

The scholarship provides funding of up to €7,500.

Can the scholarship be received multiple times?

No. The Nokia Scholarship can only be awarded once to an individual.

Is a supervisor recommendation required?

Yes. Applicants must obtain a commitment statement from their principal doctoral supervisor.

When is the best time to apply?

The scholarship is intended for doctoral students who have demonstrated strong research progress, ideally with accepted publications contributing to their dissertation.