Travel grants [page]
Many foundations grant funds for traveling. You can search for available travel grants in Pivot RP database (requires UEF login) or Research.fi database. Some faculties and departments also give travel grants.
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Faculty of Health Sciences’ instructions for publishing the dissertation [page]
Preparing your dissertation for printing You are responsible for preparing the dissertation for publication, and the layout in practice. It is recommended to use the layout template (docx) from the beginning of the dissertation writing process. The new style sheet needs to be used in doctoral dissertations as of 1 January 2021. The document opens […]
SoleMove online application system [page]
NB! If you have a contract of employment at UEF (for example trainee, researcher, research assistant etc.), please contact International Mobility Services before starting your application! A contract of employment may have changed your status in SoleMOVE from “student” to “staff” and it needs to be changed before you can access the correct application form. […]
Switch to Teams Only mode – Skype for Business will be phased out [article]
Teams will replace the Skype for Business application by the end of July 2021. UEF users can switch to Teams only now. Teams only users use Teams as a meeting and instant messaging tool instead of Skype for Business, also when interacting with Skype users. Further information in Heimo, login required (questions and answers, migration, […]
Services and technical support [page]
Digital Services UEF Digital Services offers ICT and Learning Technology services for UEF staff and students. You can contact IT Servicedesk by phone, via chat, email or eServices (see below). eServices On the eServices website (requires UEF login), you can request online support for the use of different UEF services or report on any disruptions. You […]
Information for new staff members [page]
If you have been employed as a new member of staff, you will obtain information on employment relationship matters, for example: Guide for international staff New staff orientations events organised every academic term (requires UEF login) Personnel arriving from abroad (requires UEF login) New employee quick start guide (requires UEF login) 10 steps to become UEFian (requires […]
Academic career [page]
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 […]
Wellbeing of doctoral researchers [page]
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) […]
Guidance on research ethics [page]
Responsible conduct of research Responsible conduct of research forms a basis for all research activities. Responsible conduct of research means practicing integrity, meticulousness and accuracy in all phases of research, using ethically sustainable methods that fulfill scientific criteria, as well as respectful and responsible conduct towards other researchers. Responsible data management as well as openness […]
Other courses and training [page]
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 […]