Scholarships from the Agneta and Carl-Erik Olin fund 2026

One or more scholarships are available from the Agneta and Carl-Erik Olin Fund for individuals pursuing a Licentiate or Doctoral degree at Åbo Akademi University who are members of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS). Applicants are expected to have held positions within ÅAS and/or its affiliated student associations.

The scholarship is awarded to one or more recipients for a total duration of 19 months, at a rate of €2600 per month. Recipients are expected to conduct full-time research and submit a research report.

How to apply

Applications are to be written freely.

The application must include a

• CV that outlines the applicant’s involvement in the Student Union and its student associations.
• A research plan must also be attached, detailing the aim of the study, material, theoretical framework and working hypothesis, methodology, and any planned travel or need for laboratory facilities.
• A one-page summary of the research plan must be included.
• The application must also include information on any other funding applied for or granted for the same purpose, as well as the number of scholarship months requested.

A statement from the applicant’s supervisor must also be included and should be sent directly to ÅAS Secretary General Veera Gustafsson at gs@studentkaren.fi.

Applications must reach the Senior Council of the Student Union of Åbo Akademi University no later than 30 April 2026 at 11.59 p.m. Applications are to be submitted via electronic form.

Recipients to be announced in June

Decisions regarding the scholarship awards will be announced within June. Recipients are required to submit a report on the use of the scholarship to the Senior Council no later than two months after the scholarship period has ended.

For further information regarding the scholarship, please contact ÅAS Secretary General Veera Gustafsson at gs@studentkaren.fi.

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