Helsinki University calls applications for 236 doctoral positions

The University of Helsinki invited applications for 236 three-year doctoral positions in 11  sectoral pilots or consortia. funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, said the university in a press release on Tuesday.

The application period for the doctoral education pilot has already begun and will conclude on April 22.

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.

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,” said Minna Palander-Collin, Director of the University of Helsinki Doctoral School. 

Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva pointed 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,” said Portaankorva.