Applicants should write a proposal explaining the professional development project they wish to pursue in Finland. The project may include studies, practical experience in actual operations, visits to organizations within the applicant's field or other appropriate professional experiences. A university degree is not required.
Emphasis is on professional qualifications and expertise.
Applicants must arrange affiliation and include letter of invitation. The grant program supports the exchange of ideas on a high level among individuals already well into their professional life, and recognizes the benefits that accrue to both individuals and society when educational international exchange opportunities continue throughout life. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and should be at a point in the career when maximum benefit will ensue from this period of professional enrichment. A university degree is not required. Emphasis is on professional qualifications and expertise.