The research residency program of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East is intended for research-related stays at universities and other research institutes in the Middle East. The grant recipient may use the grant to cover travel expenses, accommodation, and all other research-related and living expenses during the residency. The grant for the first month is 1600 € and for the other months 1000 €. The grant must be used during the year 2025. The receiving university or institute can be located in any country or area covered by the operations of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East and its Foundation. During the residency, the recipient is expected to reside in the Middle East according to their submitted research plan. The maximum duration of the research residency is 6 months. The recipient must be a Finnish national or a reseacher active in Finland. Learn more.
