Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme
Supporting scholars at risk around the world
The Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme (FSPS) is a national funding initiative designed to support scholars whose academic work or personal safety is threatened in their home countries. Through the scheme, scholar at risk can continue their work in a safe environment at Finnish higher education institutions. UniPID contributes to FSPS by coordinating the scheme, working closely with Finnish universities. The initiative runs between 2026-2030.
Key features
- 3-year employment contracts
- Clear division of responsibilities
- Cumulative expertise
- University co-funding ensures commitment
- A realistic opportunity to take one's academic career forward after protection
FSPS is expected to increase the impact of all scholar protection, regardless of funding source.
Funding model
Shared responsibility model, through which the host Finnish university and the funder (also known as contributor) co-fund the position for the scholar at risk for up to 3 years.
Why this matters
- Overriding aim = impact from the scholar's perspective
- Strong foundation on academic freedom, human rights, sustainable development
- Improve measurable impact of protection
- Low administrative burden
Interested?
For more information please contact fsps(at)uef.fi.