Nokia Foundation Fellow
Grant overview
Nokia Foundation Fellow grant supports innovative and pioneering research projects in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). The grant aims to finance innovative, original ideas, discover new research streams, and explore research gaps in the area of ICT. We will consider only exceptional proposals that open genuinely new frontiers.
Grants are available for projects carried out at Finnish universities. The grant amount is 75.000 euros, intended to fund the hiring of a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher to work on the project. Successful projects may have the possibility to apply for an extension through the application process.
How to apply
Nokia Foundation Fellow application
Grant application is done by the supervising tenured and experienced Professor employed by a Finnish university in collaboration with the researcher proposed to the project. Proposed financial plan is required to include a detailed breakdown of the use of the grant to the researcher’s salary and other expenses.
Please note: You may partially complete an application (save a draft) and continue with it later. The application tool will provide additional instructions for completing the application form.
Deadline
Call for applications is open from 18 May 2026 to 15 September 2026.
Additional Info
Guidelines for applicants:
Application should include a clear, concise, and realistic plan for the project.
Ethical and research security aspects of the research should be comprehensively explained in the application form.
Clearly highlight the innovativeness and the high-risk high-reward nature of the proposed project.
Key dates/info
Grant decisions are scheduled for late October 2026. The granted research projects may begin in early 2027 and must conclude no later than August 2028.