The Nokia Scholarship is intended to encourage efficient, fast-progressing doctoral studies and research. Nokia Scholarships are granted to individuals pursuing a doctoral degree in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) or in areas supporting the development of these branches of science. Scholarship can be granted for doctoral studies in a Finnish university or to a Finnish applicant for doctoral studies abroad. Optimal time for applying for the scholarship is when you have one or more accepted publications intended to be included in your dissertation. When applying for the Scholarship, you should have a good record of fast-paced, high-quality doctoral studies. The aim of the scholarship is to motivate the applicant to complete an excellent PhD project.