Deadline: 21-May-2026
The Nokia Visiting Professor Grant is an academic mobility funding programme designed to strengthen international collaboration in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). It enables distinguished foreign professors to work at Finnish universities or research institutes and supports Finnish professors visiting leading international universities. The programme emphasizes research cooperation, teaching exchange, and long-term academic partnerships.
Programme Focus Areas
The grant supports academic activities in ICT and related research domains. Key focus areas include:
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) research and innovation
- International academic collaboration between leading institutions
- Research cooperation between distinguished research groups
- Integration of research and teaching activities during academic visits
- Promotion of ethical research practices
- Strengthening long-term academic partnerships between Finland and global institutions
Programme Structure and Duration
The grant supports academic visits in both directions:
- Foreign professors visiting Finnish universities or research institutes
- Finnish professors visiting respected foreign universities
Key requirements:
- Minimum visit duration: 2 months
- Activities include both research work and teaching contributions
- Participants are expected to actively engage with host institutions
- Emphasis is placed on meaningful academic exchange and collaboration
Funding Details
- Covers travel expenses for academic mobility
- Covers accommodation costs during the visit
- Does not cover salary or personal remuneration
- Funding amount: not specified in the available information
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Distinguished foreign professors invited to Finnish universities or research institutes in ICT fields
- Meritorious Finnish professors invited to respected foreign universities
Additional requirements:
- Must be formally invited by a host institution
- Must have strong academic and research credentials in ICT
- Must propose a visit lasting at least two months
- Must demonstrate clear academic value and collaboration potential
Expected Activities During the Visit
Participants are expected to contribute actively to their host institutions through:
- Collaborative ICT research projects
- Joint publications and academic outputs
- Teaching and guest lectures
- Knowledge exchange between research groups
- Development of long-term academic partnerships
- Promotion of ethical and high-quality research practices
Why This Grant Matters
The program strengthens global ICT research collaboration by enabling direct academic exchange between Finland and international institutions. It helps build long-term research partnerships, enhances teaching quality, and supports innovation in ICT through cross-border knowledge sharing.
How the Programme Works
- A distinguished professor is invited by a host institution in Finland or abroad
- The applicant prepares a research and teaching plan for the visit
- The visit must last at least two months
- Funding is provided for travel and accommodation costs
- The professor conducts research and teaching activities during the visit
- Outcomes typically include collaboration, publications, and academic exchange
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Proposing visits shorter than two months
- Applying without a formal invitation from a host institution
- Expecting salary coverage (not included in funding)
- Weak alignment with ICT research focus
- Lack of clear research or teaching objectives
- Insufficient justification for academic collaboration
Tips for a Strong Application
- Clearly define research collaboration goals with the host institution
- Highlight ICT relevance and innovation potential
- Demonstrate strong academic track record
- Include a detailed plan for research and teaching activities
- Show how the visit will benefit both institutions
- Emphasize long-term collaboration outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Nokia Visiting Professor Grant?
- It is a mobility grant supporting ICT professors to conduct research and teaching visits between Finland and international universities
- It promotes academic collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Who can apply?
- Distinguished foreign professors invited to Finland
- Finnish professors invited to respected foreign universities
- Applicants must have strong ICT research credentials
- What is the minimum duration of the visit?
- The visit must last at least 2 months
- What does the funding cover?
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation costs
- It does not cover salary
- What activities are expected during the visit?
- Research collaboration in ICT
- Teaching and academic lectures
- Engagement with host institutions
- Joint academic outputs
Conclusion
The Nokia Visiting Professor Grant supports international academic exchange in ICT by enabling distinguished professors to collaborate across Finland and global institutions. It strengthens research cooperation, teaching excellence, and long-term partnerships while supporting travel and accommodation for meaningful academic visits.
For more information, visit Nokia Foundation.