An adventurous mind, joy of discovery, meaningful work, and passion for research! Competing for funding and dealing with insecurity and part-time contracts. The University of Eastern Finland’s Young Researchers’ Evening on 17 March at 5–6 pm will focus on the ups and downs of the research career and academic career development. At the event, the […]
Doctoral education The University of Eastern Finland offers high-quality research opportunities after obtaining your Master’s degree, including a doctoral degree. Some fields also offer professional postgraduate degrees, such as the medical physicist’s and chemist’s degrees. The aim of scientific doctoral education is to educate professionals in research who have the capacity to work independently in […]
Many foundations grant funds for traveling. You can search for available travel grants in Research Professional portal (requires UEF login) or Research.fi database Some faculties and departments also give travel grants.
Career models of the UEF Four-Stage Career Model and Tenure Track Model are used in the University of Eastern Finland (as well as many other Finnish universities). Four-Stage Career Model The model seeks to promote academic career advancement and goal-oriented transition from one stage to another. The first stage for both researchers and teachers is […]
A research grant means a fund provided for promoting work in the fields of art and science for a period from a month to three years. Grants can be also provided for participation in conferences and towards publication costs. Working grants given by foundations are usually rather equal in amount. Typical features: grants are awarded […]
Conducting doctoral studies is interesting and intriguing. It is also challenging, and an engagement of several years. Research may not proceed well, and funding may cease leading to a need to obtain another job. Therefore, it is important to proactively take care of your well being. The major stress factors according to an extensive (n=6000) […]
Supervisors In the beginning of doctoral studies, at least two supervisors will be appointed for every doctoral researcher. The supervisors are appointed by the Dean in the decision on admission to doctoral studies. The requirements for the supervisors vary among the faculties. Changing supervisors The supervisor can be replaced for a justified reason or additional […]
UEFConnect UEFConnect is a search engine service into the expertise UEF has to offer, through which you can increase your researcher visibility. All UEF researchers and other experts have a personal profile in the service. UEFConnect also offers an arena for research groups to introduce themselves. The profiles can be linked to funding applications, for example. […]
In addition to studies in individual doctoral programmes and transferable skills studies provided by the doctoral school, you can take other courses and studies that are useful for your research and career. The university also offers various kinds of short-term training, which does earn you credit points. Courses on writing research funding applications There are […]
Research is mostly international in its character, and it is useful to get to know the international research groups of your own field. You should negotiate potential research exchange with your supervisors. They can also help you in finding suitable contacts. Below you can find information about potential exchange programmes. Many foundations also award grants […]
