University of Helsinki Launches Doctoral Researcher Positions Pilot Funded by Finnish Ministry

University of Helsinki Launches Doctoral Researcher Positions Pilot Funded by Finnish Ministry

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has initiated a doctoral education pilot, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, offering three-year positions for doctoral researchers. With 236 vacancies across 11 sectoral pilots, the application period runs until April 22. The aim is for doctoral researchers to complete their theses from inception to preliminary examination within the funding period, fostering timely degree completion. Emphasizing collaboration and mobility between universities, companies, and research institutes, the pilot seeks to equip doctoral graduates with the skills to address modern societal challenges. Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva highlights the pilot’s role in modernizing research practices and enhancing doctoral education support and supervision.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 2-Apr-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The application period for the doctoral education pilot launched by the Finnish government and funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture has begun and will conclude on 22 April. At the University of Helsinki, there are altogether 236 vacancies in 11  sectoral pilots or consortia.

The purpose of the doctoral education pilot is for doctoral researchers to carry out their doctoral theses from start to the stage of preliminary examination during the three-year funding period. The pilot will create new practices to support the timely completion of degrees.

Collaboration is increasingly important

An essential part of the pilot is to increase mobility between universities, companies, research institutes and other organisations, as a significant share of the graduates will find employment outside the University. Through collaboration, more and more doctoral researchers have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the operations of various partners on business visits and at events during their doctoral studies.

“The challenges of modern society require highly educated specialists. We aim to develop doctoral education so that our doctoral graduates are able to respond to these multidisciplinary challenges,” says Minna Palander-Collin, Director of the University of Helsinki Doctoral School.

Pilot brings new opportunities

Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva points out that the pilot is part of a broader whole for reforming doctoral education.

“The doctoral education pilot launched by the Finnish government is a step towards modernised research. The pilot provides us with a wonderful opportunity to develop the practices of doctoral education and improve support and supervision in doctoral research.

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SOURCE: University of Helsinki