Doctoral Funding in Finland

Doctoral funding in Finland is often offered through salaried doctoral researcher positions, research projects or university grants.

Required documents

• PhD application.
• Master's degree certificate.
• Academic transcripts.
• Research proposal.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Supervisor agreement, if required.
• Recommendation letters.
• Publications or writing sample.
• Language certificate, if required.
• Employment application documents for salaried positions.

Eligible nationalities

• Usually open to all nationalities.
• Some positions require residence, work eligibility or project-specific conditions.
• EU and non-EU applicants can apply.
• Funding depends on research fit and vacancy.

How to apply

• Search university job portals.
• Find doctoral school calls.
• Contact potential supervisors.
• Apply for a funded doctoral researcher position or doctoral study right.
• Attend interview if shortlisted.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: 6 to 12 months before target start.
• Calls: throughout the year.
• Main doctoral school calls: often autumn or spring.
• Results: 1 to 4 months after deadline.
• Start: flexible, depending on contract.
• Salary/payment: begins when employment contract starts.