Fully-Funded Doctoral Researcher Positions at the University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) provides annual funding for full-time doctoral researcher positions across its doctoral programmes. These positions are designed to support doctoral candidates in completing their degree within four years. Application Periods One application period is organized each year for all doctoral programmes. The next application period for salaried positions is […]
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- Familiarize yourself with the requirements for a doctoral degree well in advance here postgraduate doctoral degree application instructions
- A funded doctoral researcher position does not guarantee a study right.
- You must apply to Doctoral Programmes separately for admission to a doctoral programme.
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The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) provides annual funding for full-time doctoral researcher positions across its doctoral programmes. These positions are designed to support doctoral candidates in completing their degree within four years. Application Periods One application period is organized each year for all doctoral programmes. The next application period for salaried positions is […]
The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) provides annual funding for full-time doctoral researcher positions across its doctoral programmes. These positions are designed to support doctoral candidates in completing their degree within four years.
Application Periods
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One application period is organized each year for all doctoral programmes.
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The next application period for salaried positions is 26 August – 9 September 2025.
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Detailed application instructions are available on the University of Helsinki’s Instructions for Students website.
Steps to Apply
1. Secure a Supervision Agreement
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Contact a potential supervisor before applying.
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Supervisors can be found via the University of Helsinki Doctoral Programmes websites or visit the University of Helsinki Research Portal
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Prepare the application together with your supervisor.
2. Review Application Instructions
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Read both the general and programme-specific instructions carefully.
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Programme-specific guidelines are published in June 2024 on the Instructions for Students webpage.
3. Check Eligibility
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Familiarize yourself with the requirements for a doctoral degree well in advance here postgraduate doctoral degree application instructions
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A funded doctoral researcher position does not guarantee a study right.
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You must apply to Doctoral Programmes separately for admission to a doctoral programme.
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Additional Information
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Full instructions are available on the Instructions for Students page.
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General questions regarding the application can be addressed to phd-positions@helsinki.fi.
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For details on research plans, supervisors, or doctoral programme content, contact the doctoral programme directly through its website.
Useful Resources
Awarded university-funded doctoral researcher positions
Here you can find the list of awarded university-funded doctoral researcher positions.