Nokia Scholarship 2026 in Finland

Job Description

Apply for the Nokia Scholarship 2026 in Finland. Partial funding (up to €7,500) available for PhD students in ICT. Open to all nationalities.

Opportunities of Nokia Scholarship 2026 in Finland

This opportunity is designed to support PhD candidates in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or related disciplines.

The scholarship encourages students to pursue high-quality, fast-progressing doctoral research in Finland or abroad. With a variable partial funding amount (up to €7,500), the program aims to motivate PhD scholars to complete impactful research contributing to the advancement of ICT.

Key Details

• Host Country: Finland
• Host Organization: Nokia Foundation
• Degree Level: PhD
• Eligible Fields: ICT and related areas supporting ICT development
• Funding Type: Partial (up to €7,500)
• Gender: Male & Female
• Eligible Nationalities: All (international & Finnish students)
• Deadline: 15 September 2026
• Results Published: December 2026
• Scholarship Payment: By end of December 2026

Scholarship Overview

The Nokia Scholarship 2026 in Finland is aimed at:

1. Supporting doctoral students engaged in ICT research.
2. Motivating PhD candidates to pursue innovative and impactful dissertations.
3. Enabling Finnish students to study abroad or international students to study at Finnish universities.

The scholarship is granted only once per individual. Applicants with accepted publications included in their dissertation are considered highly competitive.

Why Apply?

The Nokia Scholarship 2025 in Finland offers PhD students a unique opportunity to:

1. Receive financial support for doctoral studies.
2. Gain recognition from a globally renowned organization.
3. Strengthen their research credentials in ICT innovation.
4. Enhance their academic journey with international opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in ICT or related fields.
2. Open to all nationalities.
3. Finnish applicants may apply for doctoral studies abroad.
4. International students may apply for doctoral studies in Finland.
5. Applicants must secure a commitment letter from their supervisor, who must be a:
   • Professor
   • Docent
   • Senior Scientist at the applicant’s university
6. The commitment statement must be submitted with the application.
7. The Nokia Scholarship 2026 in Finland cannot be awarded to the same students more than once.

Scholarship Value

• Up to €7,500 (amount determined at the discretion of the university/Nokia Foundation).
• Paid directly to grantees by the end of December 2026.

Required Documents

• Completed application form (online).
• Commitment letter from supervisor.
• Research and dissertation progress details.
• Academic transcripts and proof of enrollment.

How to Apply Nokia Scholarship 2025 in Finland

1. Applications open on 1 July 2026.
2. Complete the online application form through the official Nokia Foundation portal.
3. Upload all required documents and also including the supervisor’s commitment letter.

📧For inquiries: nokia.foundation@nokia.com

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