The Foundation for Economic Education awards grants for citizens of Finland for research in the field of business and economics, and for complementary studies, particularly in business economics.

Each year the Foundation grants some three million euros' worth of grants, based on applications received, to researchers in different stages of their careers.

According to current policy, it does not finance Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or master’s degrees, e.g. Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, nor MBA degrees. The Foundation for Economic Education does not award grants for work already completed or conference trips already concluded. 

At a glance

  • Funding value20,000 euro
  • Suitable for Applicants fromEU
  • DeadlineOn going
  • Funding provider(s)The Foundation for Economic Education (Finland)

What it covers

Up to 20,000 euros for a full year.

Applicable courses

This funding opportunity is applicable to PhD courses at Cranfield University. Please see the 'Who can apply' section for more information.

Who can apply

Applicants must be Finnish citizens who are undertaking doctoral research in the field of business and economics, or complementary studies, particularly in business economics.

Further information

The Foundation for Economic Education provides funding for long-term postgraduate studies and research abroad. Grants are awarded on the basis of accurate study or research plans. Exchange programme studies included in master’s degrees are not eligible for grants, nor are single course trips, excursions or practical training trips. This limitation does not necessarily apply to projects by teams or entities. Funding for them will be considered based on the quality of the plans made for the project.

The grant applicants do not necessarily need to name a particular special fund in their application. Instead, grants are allocated by the Foundation according to possible criteria mentioned in each particular fund’s rules.

How to apply

The application period is usually from May to August each year. A grant application should be submitted via the electronic grant system.